Inspection After Removal

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Scrape the gasket surfaces free of gasket material.

NOTE:

It is common for the transfer tubes to have a buildup of carbon on their inside surfaces. This buildup is normal and does not need to be removed.

If the turbocharger will be off of the engine for a prolonged period of time, cap all openings with Tool or tape over the openings where Tool is not applicable in the EGR bypass tube and the EGR valve to prevent debris from entering the EGR and air intake system.

Tool	:-- - (J-54423)

Inspect the transfer tubes for cracks, distortion, corrosion, or soot streaking on the outside of the collection pipe, which indicates an EGR leak.