MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
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Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing
Intake and Exhaust Manifolds
Intake and exhaust manifolds are one piece castings
and may be cleaned with steam or suitable noncaustic
solvents.
Clean contact areas of EGR O-ring in the intake
manifold, using Injector Sleeve Brush (Table 9). Make
sure carbon above and below contact areas can be
vacuumed from the intake manifold. Vacuum loose
carbon debris.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Figure 103 EGR valve assembly
1.
Large O-ring
2.
Valve group O-rings (2)
3.
Common pintle shaft
Read all safety instructions in the "Safety Information" section of this manual before doing any procedures.
Check the pintle shaft and frame for misalignment.
Remove both O-rings and large O-ring (if not
removed) and discard.
see Engine Diagnostic Manual EGES-240.
Manifold Warp Test for Right and Left Exhaust
Manifold
1. Use a straightedge and feeler gauge to check
2. Check for flatness – across left and right and
3. If specifications are not met, replace right or left
Intake Manifold
Figure 104 Test plates installed on intake
manifold
1. Install Intake Manifold Pressure Plates (Table 9) .
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Follow all warnings, cautions, and notes.
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For electrical inspections,
seating surface flatness for right and left exhaust
manifolds.
diagonally. See "Intake and Exhaust manifolds"
(Table 7).
exhaust manifold.