REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.4L, 3.3L and 3.8L Engines
See Figures 1 and 2
Fig. Fig. 1: PCV valve location-2.4L engine
Fig. Fig. 2: PCV valve location-3.3L and 3.8L engines
- With the engine OFF , clean PCV valve area with a suitable solvent.
- Remove the PCV valve from the mounting grommet or vent valve hose.
- Disconnect the other end of the PCV valve from the vacuum hose.
- Examine the vacuum hose and replace if the hose is cracked, broken or dried out. Always check the vent hose for clogging. If clogged, replace or clean as necessary.
- Install a new PCV valve into the hose and install into mounting grommet or vent valve hose.
See Figures 3, 4 and 5
Fig. Fig. 3: PCV valve location-3.0L engine
Fig. Fig. 4: Remove the PCV valve vacuum hose
Fig. Fig. 5: Using a box wrench, remove the PCV valve
- With the engine OFF , clean PCV valve area with a suitable solvent.
- Remove the PCV valve vacuum hose.
- Using a 15mm box wrench, loosen, then remove, the PCV valve from the intake manifold.
- Examine the vacuum hose and replace if the hose is cracked, broken or dried out. If clogged, replace or clean as necessary.
- Install a new PCV valve into the intake manifold and connect the vacuum hose.
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