EGR Valve: Service and Repair

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement

Special Tools

J 43181 Quick Connect Connector Removal Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the EGR valve/cooler from the engine and place on a clean work surface.




2. On the bench, remove the EGR valve to EGR cooler tube bolts (2).
3. Separate the EGR valve (3) from the EGR cooler tube (4).
4. Remove and discard the intake manifold tube gaskets (1) as required.




5. If required, remove the EGR bracket bolt, nut, and EGR bracket.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. If required, install the EGR bracket, the EGR bracket bolt, and nut.

Tighten the bolt and nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




2. Install NEW intake manifold tube gaskets (1) as required.
3. Position the EGR valve (3) to the EGR cooler tube (4).
4. Install the EGR valve to EGR cooler tube bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the EGR valve/cooler.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill).