crankcase JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Owner's Manual

(13) If vacuum is not present, disconnect each PCV
system hose at top of each crankcase breather (Fig.
8). Check for obstructions or restrictions.
(14) If vacuum is still not present, remove each
PCV system crankcase breather (Fig. 8) from each
cylinder head. Check for obstructions or restrictions.
If plugged, replace breather. Tighten breather to 12
N´m (106 in. lbs.) torque. Do not attempt to clean
breather
(15) If vacuum is still not present, disconnect each
PCV system hose at each fitting and check for
obstructions or restrictions.
REMOVAL
2.4L
The PCV valve is attached to the left/front side of
the valve cover (Fig. 5). It is secured with 1 bolt. An
o-ring is used to seal valve to valve cover (Fig. 6).
(1) Remove hose from valve (Fig. 5). Check condi-
tion of hose.
(2) Remove 1 bolt.
(3) Remove PCV valve from valve cover.
(4) Check condition of valve o-ring.
3.7L
The PCV valve is located on the oil filler tube (Fig.
12). Two locating tabs are located on the side of the
valve (Fig. 12). These 2 tabs fit into a cam lock in the
oil filler tube. An o-ring seals the valve to the filler
tube.
(1) Disconnect PCV line/hose (Fig. 12) by discon-
necting rubber hose at PCV valve fitting.
(2) Remove PCV valve at oil filler tube by rotating
PCV valve downward (counter-clockwise) until locat-
ing tabs have been freed at cam lock (Fig. 12). After
tabs have cleared, pull valve straight out from filler
tube.To prevent damage to PCV valve locating
tabs, valve must be pointed downward for
removal. Do not force valve from oil filler tube.
(3) After valve is removed, check condition of valve
o-ring (Fig. 12).
INSTALLATION
2.4L
(1) Check condition of PCV valve o-ring.
(2) Install PCV valve into valve cover.
(3) Install PCV valve mounting bolt.
(4) Install hose to valve.3.7L
The PCV valve is located on the oil filler tube. Two
locating tabs are located on the side of the valve.
These 2 tabs fit into a cam lock in the oil filler tube.
An o-ring seals the valve to the filler tube.
(1) Return PCV valve back to oil filler tube by
placing valve locating tabs into cam lock. Press PCV
valve in and rotate valve upward. A slight click will
be felt when tabs have engaged cam lock. Valve
should be pointed towards rear of vehicle.
(2) Connect PCV line/hose and rubber hose to PCV
valve.
Fig. 12 PCV Valve/Oil Filler Tube Location
1 - O-RING
2 - LOCATING TABS
3 - CAM LOCK
4 - OIL FILLER TUBE
5 - PCV LINE/HOSE
6 - P C V VA LV E
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PCV VALVE (Continued)