Pcv Valve - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

25 - 16 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS
LEAK DETECTION PUMP (Continued)
Fig. 7 DIAPHRAGM UPWARD MOVEMENT
1 - Diaphragm
2 - Inlet Check Valve (Open)
3 - Vent Valve (Closed)
4 - From Air Filter
5 - To Canister
6 - Outlet Check Valve (Closed)
7 - Engine Vacuum (Open)
REMOVAL
The Leak Detection Pump (LDP) and LDP filter
are attached to the front of the EVAP canister
mounting bracket (Fig. 9). This is located near the
front of the fuel tank. The LDP and LDP filter are
replaced (serviced) as one unit.
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Carefully remove hose at LDP filter.
(3) Remove LDP filter mounting bolt and remove
from vehicle.
(4) Carefully remove vapor/vacuum lines at LDP.
(5) Disconnect electrical connector at LDP.
(6) Remove LDP mounting bolt and remove LDP
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
The LDP and LDP filter are attached to the front
of the EVAP canister mounting bracket. The LDP
and LDP filter are replaced (serviced) as one unit.
(1) Install LDP to mounting bracket. Refer to
Torque Specifications.
(2) Install LDP filter to mounting bracket. Refer to
Torque Specifications.
(3) Carefully install vapor/vacuum lines to LDP,
and install hose to LDP filter. The vapor/vacuum
lines and hoses must be firmly connected.
Check the vapor/vacuum lines at the LDP, LDP
Fig. 8 DIAPHRAGM DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
1 - Diaphragm
2 - Inlet Check Valve (Closed)
3 - Vent Valve (Closed)
4 - From Air Filter
5 - To Canister
6 - Outlet Check Valve (Open)
7 - Engine Vacuum (Closed)
filter and EVAP canister purge solenoid for
damage or leaks. If a leak is present, a Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
(4) Connect electrical connector to LDP.

PCV VALVE

DESCRIPTION
3.7L V-6 / 4.7L V-8
The 3.7L V-6 and 4.7L V-8 engines are equipped
with a closed crankcase ventilation system and a
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
This system consists of:
• a PCV valve mounted to the oil filler housing
(Fig. 10). The PCV valve is sealed to the oil filler
housing with an o-ring.
• the air cleaner housing
• two interconnected breathers threaded into the
rear of each cylinder head (Fig. 11).
• tubes and hoses to connect the system compo-
nents.
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