Oil Separator: Service and Repair

CRANKCASE VENT OIL SEPARATOR

REMOVAL
1. Remove the exhaust manifold.
2. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC).







3. Pull upward to remove the PCV valve from the crankcase vent oil separator.







4. Remove the bolts.

5. NOTE: Remove and discard the oil separator-to-cylinder block gasket.

Remove the crankcase vent oil separator.

INSTALLATION







1. NOTE: Use a new oil separator-to-cylinder block gasket when installing the crankcase vent oil separator.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.