Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Replacement for Chevrolet Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 2003
Removal Procedure
- Remove air cleaner layer. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement
in Engine Controls .
Important: After removing the turbocharger air ducts and hoses, cover the turbocharger
openings and the ducts with tape to prevent entry of objects.
- If removing the right side, remove the charged air cooler outlet duct from
the air cleaner and the turbocharger.
- If removing the right side, loosen both
charged air cooler outlet duct to intake hose clamps.
Important: Do not use a screw driver or other tool to pry the hose loose. Loosen the hose
by twisting.
- Remove the charged air cooler outlet duct to intake hose.
- If removing the left side, loosen the
charged air cooler inlet duct to turbocharger clamp.
Important: Do not use a screw driver or other tool to pry the hose loose. Loosen the hose
by twisting.
- Remove the charged air cooler inlet duct to turbocharger cool air outlet hose
from the turbocharger. The hose can stay on the pipe.
- Remove the screws retaining the PCV diaphragm
cover to the valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the diaphragm cover.
- Remove the diaphragm and the spring.
- Clean the diaphragm cover, spring, and screws.
- Inspect the diaphragm for cuts or damage.
- Discard the diaphragm if damage is found.
Installation Procedure
- Install the spring, diaphragm and cover
to the valve rocker arm cover.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the PCV diaphragm cover screws.
Tighten
Tighten the PCV diaphragm cover screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the charged air cooler inlet duct
to turbocharger cool air outlet hose to the turbocharger.
- Position the clamp as shown for proper clearance.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the charged air cooler outlet
duct to intake hose.
The hose is marked DUCT which connects to the charged air cooler outlet duct.
The hose is marked ENG which connects to the intake manifold duct.
Align the marks on the hose with the alignment marks on the pipe and duct.
- Position the clamps as shown for proper clearance.
Tighten
Tighten the clamps to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install air cleaner layer. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement
in Engine Controls.