Solenoids & Solenoid Valves

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Solenoids & Solenoid Valves
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

Component Component Location
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) (4.3L VIN W) Near brake master cylinder, at left front wheelhouse. See Figure.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) Near brake master cylinder, at left front wheelhouse. See Figure.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) (7.4L VIN J) Near brake master cylinder, at left front wheelhouse. See Figure.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid Right side of steering column, under support bracket.
Engine Shutoff Solenoid (6.5L VIN F & S) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid (4.3L VIN W) On top right side of engine. See Figure.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On top right side of engine. See Figure.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid (7.4L VIN J) On right side of engine. See Figure.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent (4.3L VIN W) On left side of engine compartment.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On left side of engine compartment.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent (7.4L VIN J) On left side of engine compartment.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid (6.5L VIN F & S) On top left rear of engine. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Solenoid (4.3L VIN W) On top front of engine, near thermostat housing. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Solenoid (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On front of engine, near thermostat housing. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Solenoid (7.4L VIN J) On front of engine, near thermostat housing. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Vent Solenoid (6.5L VIN F & S) On top left rear of engine. See Figure.
Front Axle Actuator On right rear of front drive axle.
Fuel Solenoid (6.5L VIN F & S) On injection pump, on top front of engine. See Figure.
Steering Assist Control Solenoid Part of power steering pump.
Wastegate Solenoid (6.5L VIN F & S) On top left rear of engine.
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