EGR Valve: Service and Repair

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve/cooler from the engine and place on a clean work surface. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement).




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. If required, install the EGR bracket, the EGR bracket bolt, and nut. Tighten the bolt and nut to 25 Nm (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) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
5. Install the EGR valve/cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement).
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair).