More Newby EGR/Filter questions

[06yz125]

I tried to remove the EGR to check or clean. Got the bolts out and the unit to slightly move (1/16th inch) left to right and even less up/down. Am I missing a step? I did a search and didn't find anything if having problems removing the EGR. The truck has 66K. Do I really need to do this yet? Trying to take the advise of several members here.

Also, while crawling underneath the truck (just being nosey) I noticed a filter connected to what looks like the coolant lines. Its a factory filter as far as I can tell. Its located on the passengers side just to the rear of the radiator.
Is this a coolant filter?

Thanks again for any help.

Gary

[InetDev]

I made a thread about how to remove and check the EGR valve. Might help.
EGR valve replaced, how-to with pictures

The filter you are describing is the transmission filter. The NTZ one is made for Ford and contains the rubber o-ring, normally sold separately.
[NTZ09-C09B] - Ford Torqshift transmission external Transmission Filter(replaces FT145)

[06yz125]

InetDev, you are too cool. Thank You

By the way, is that a Beagle in your avatar?

We have one thats spoiled rotten. She is sleeping on the couch now.
Much to my wife's displeasure. <smile>

We live in West Virginia not to far from Lexington, Va.
My sister lives in Richmond though.

Anyway, thanks again.

Gary

[InetDev]

No problem, Gary. Yes, that is my beagle, Moxley in the picture. His favorite campsite is Douthat State Park between Lexington and West Va., probably very close to where you are.

[06yz125]

We just got the truck and a toyhauler. We are in Lewisburg about 45 minutes from Douthat. Next time you go camping there,PM me, and hopefully we can show up at the same time.

Gary