Main Valve Body Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 33163 Valve Tray Set. See Special Tools .
J 43773 Valve Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Compressing Control Relief Valve Spring

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IMPORTANT: To prevent confusing parts during assembly, use J 33163 to store the removed valves, springs, and stops. See Special Tools .

Using J 43773 (2), compress the control relief spring until the retaining clip (1) is loose. See Special Tools .
Remove the clip.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Relief Spring & Control Relief Valve

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Remove the control relief spring (2) and the control relief valve (1).

Fig 3: Compressing Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Spring

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Using J 43773 (2), compress the exhaust pressure regulator valve spring until the retaining clip (1) is loose. See Special Tools .
Remove the clip.

Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve & Spring

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Remove exhaust pressure regulator valve spring (2) and exhaust pressure regulator valve (1).