Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve - 3.5L Ti-VCT

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Removal

1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to Upper Intake Manifold Upper Intake Manifold.

2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

3. NOTICE: A new PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. During removal, damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

Rotate the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve counterclockwise and remove it from the valve cover.

- Discard the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

Installation

1. NOTICE: A new PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. During removal, damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal prior to installation.

Position the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve into the valve cover and rotate clockwise to install.

2. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve.

3. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to Upper Intake Manifold Upper Intake Manifold.