Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
EGR Tube: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from EGR valve tube to manifold connector.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage EGR valve tube to manifold connector.
NOTE: Hold EGR valve tube to manifold connector with a wrench while disconnecting EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Disconnect EGR backpressure transducer hoses from EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
5. Disconnect accelerator cable and speed control actuator cable from the throttle body.
6. Remove accelerator cable bracket retainers and position accelerator cable bracket with the accelerator cable and speed control actuator cable out
of the way.
7. Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from the EGR valve and remove the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube into EGR valve and loosely connect EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube nut to EGR valve.
NOTE: Do not tighten EGR valve exhaust manifold tube nut on EGR valve at this time.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to EGR valve tube to manifold connector. Tighten nut to 35-45 Nm (26-33 lb-ft).
