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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 623 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.4L - INTRODUCTION - SERVICE & REPLACEMENT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of EGR Valve
    GM507392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the EGR valve with a new gasket to the intake manifold.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts through the EGR valve.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  3. Connect the pipe assembly to the EGR valve.
  4. Install the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the transaxle fluid filler tube. Refer to Fluid Filler Tube Replacement (LA1)Fluid Filler Tube Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E
  6. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
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