VALVE, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV), 3.0L TD: Removal: 3.0L

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 3.0 M, 4WDSECTION 3.0L
Fig 1: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator
GC0081901Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - OIL SEPARATOR HOUSING
2 - OIL SEPARATOR HOUSING ADAPTOR
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
  4. Remove hose to vapor control valve (1).
    NOTE: Inspect the oil drain back access hole in the cylinder head cover to assure that it is free of obstruction.
  5. Remove the oil separator fasteners and oil separator.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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