When servicing or repairing the EGR tube, start by checking the gasket sealing areas and cleaning them, always avoiding to scratch the surface with metal scrapers to prevent a wrong seal. Avoid getting debris into the
EGR Valve during cleaning, since this may create leaks within the valve that cause a more uneven engine idle and lower the vacuum within the manifold. Replacing the intake seal each time the EGR tube is taken off, so that the new seal is placed about 17 mm (0.67 in.) from the flange of the tube. Apply Mopar(R) Rubber Bushing Installation Lube inside the EGR mounting tube on the
Intake Manifold, but leave the EGR tube and seal alone. Hook the EGR tube into the intake manifold, watching that neither the silicone rubber seals nor their positions are damaged. Before installing the EGR valve, first put the new gasket between the valve and its tube. When installing, tighten the bolts so they measure 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). Even when the EGR tube flange is as much as 2 mm (0.08 in.) away from the intake manifold, it can still attain a good seal, since the design allows for this. Secure the connector to the EGR valve on the portion outside of the EGR tube, to prevent anything from touching it. Remove the bolt holding the turbo section in place, loop the purge solenoid cable near where it was, install the purge solenoid on the bracket and then attach the negative
Battery Cable back, ensuring the nut is tightened to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).