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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair




Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve - 3.5L













Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the PCV valve.

2. NOTICE: A new Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. Damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV valve.

NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise and remove from the valve cover.
- Discard the PCV valve.


3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new PCV valve.

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