Dodge Journey: Solenoid, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 2.0L Diesel
Description

Fig. 71: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
The EGR solenoid (4) is mounted to a bracket attached to the battery tray in the engine compartment. The EGR solenoid serves two different functions. One is to control vacuum bleed-off of the EGR valve. The other is to control the "on time" of the EGR valve.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

Fig. 72: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
2. Disconnect the EGR solenoid electrical connector (1).
3. Disconnect the EGR vacuum harness (2) from the EGR solenoid (4) valve block.
4. Release EGR solenoid retainer clip (3) and push down to remove the EGR solenoid valve (4) from the bracket.
Installation

Fig. 73: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid valve electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
1. Position and install EGR solenoid valve (4) onto bracket.
2. Connect EGR vacuum harness (2) to the EGR solenoid valve (4).
3. Connect EGR solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
4. Connect negative battery cable.
 Description, Operation
Description, Operation
   DESCRIPTION
The EGR system reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the engine exhaust. This 
is accomplished by allowing a
predetermined amount of hot exhaust gas to recirculate and dilute the incoming ...
    Valve, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 2.0L Diesel
Valve, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 2.0L Diesel
   Description
The EGR valve is mounted to the intake manifold.
Operation
The engines use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. The EGR system 
reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
in engine exhaust  ...
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Removal
   
Fig. 25: Outer C/V Joint Seal Boot Clamps
	- SMALL CLAMP
	- SEALING BOOT
	- OUTER CV JOINT HOUSING
	- LARGE CLAMP
	- INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
1. Remove halfshaft assembly requiring boot repla ...
   
Arm, lower control
   Diagnosis and Testing
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the 
ground or road debris. If the lower
control arm shows any sign of damage, look for  ...
   
Removal
   1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable from battery post.
Fig. 70: BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
2. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress brake pedal past its 
first inch of tra ...
   
