Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 1195

EGR TUBE
JX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
EGR TUBE—2.4L
The EGR tube attaches to the intake manifold ple-
num below the throttle body and to the EGR valve
(Fig. 1).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching EGR tube to intake
manifold (Fig. 11).
(2) Remove EGR tube to EGR valve screws.
(3) Remove EGR tube. Clean gasket surface on the
EGR valve. Wipe the grommet clean on the intake
manifold.
Fig. 11 EGR Tube Stud Bolts
INSTALLATION
The rubber grommet that seals the EGR tube to
intake manifold connection is reusable.
(1) Loosely install the EGR tube and fasteners.
(2) Tighten the EGR tube to intake manifold ple-
num screws to 11 N·m (95 in. lbs) torque.
(3) Tighten the EGR tube to EGR valve screws to
11 N·m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
EGR TUBE—2.5L
The EGR tube attaches to the intake manifold ple-
num behind the throttle body and to the EGR valve.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching EGR tube to intake
manifold (Fig. 12).
(2) Remove EGR tube to EGR valve screws (Fig.
13).
(3) Remove EGR tube. Clean gasket surface on the
EGR valve. Wipe clean the grommet on the intake
manifold.
INSTALLATION
Use new gaskets on both ends of the EGR tube.
(1) Loosely install the EGR tube and fasteners.
MOUNTING EGR SCREWS TUBE
COOLANT
NECK
(2) Tighten the EGR tube to intake manifold ple-
num screws to 11 N·m (95 in. lbs) torque.
(3) Tighten the EGR tube to EGR valve screws to
11 N·m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
Description
EGR valve to cyl. head . . . . . . . 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.)
EGR tube to EGR valve . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (95 in. lbs.)
EGR tube to intake manifold . . . 11 N·m (95 in. lbs.)
EGR BOLTS TUBE EGR TUBE EGR
FILL
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Fig. 12 EGR Tube at Intake Manifold
Fig. 13 EGR Tube at EGR Valve
BOLTS (2) TUBE SUPPORT EGR TUBE BRACKET BOLT
25 - 29
Torque