Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 328

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Crankcase Emission Control System - Sedona 

COMPONENTS 

Fig. 1: Identifying Crankcase Emission Control System Components 
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2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Crankcase Emission Control System - Sedona

  

 

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INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Remove the PCV 

valve from the rocker cover and reconnect it to the ventilation hose.  

2. Run the engine at idle and put a finger on the open end of the PCV valve and make sure that intake 

manifold vacuum can be felt. 

Fig. 2: Putting Finger On Open End Of PCV Valve 
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE 

OPERATION 

NOTE:

The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth.

 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Operation 
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REMOVAL 

1. Remove the valve pad (A) and disconnect the vacuum hose (B). 

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Valve Pad And Vacuum Hose 
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2. Remove the PCV Valve.  

INSPECTION 

1. Remove the PCV valve.  

2. Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to check that the plunger moves.  

3. If the plunger does not move, the PCV valve is clogged. Clean it or replace. 

Fig. 5: Checking PCV Valve Plunger 
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INSTALLATION 

Install the PCV valve and tighten to the specified torque.

 

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