Camry CE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
EGR Valve: Testing and Inspection
Off Vehicle Inspection
EGR Valve
1. Remove EGR valve.
(a) Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the EGR valve.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, EGR valve and 2 gaskets.
2. Inspect EGR valve.
Check for sticking and heavy carbon deposits. If a problem is found, replace the valve.
3. Reinstall EGR valve.
(a) Temporarily 2 new gasket and the EGR valve with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
(b) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 13.3 N.m (136 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
(c) Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
(d) Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the EGR valve.