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Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [L3]

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the intake manifold, (see INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the PCV valve.
  4. Blow through the valve and verify that air flows as specified.
    • If not as specified, replace the PCV valve.

Specification 

AIRFLOW CONDITION REFERENCE

Condition Airflow
Air applied from port A to B Yes
Air applied from port B to A No
Fig 1: PCV Valve (L3)
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