Patent ID: 7143993

Claim:
A method of assembling an exhaust gas recirculation valve, comprising the steps of providing a base having a fluid conduit extending between first and second ports, a valve member disposed within the fluid conduit, and a valve shaft having a first end fixed to the valve member and a second end defining a longitudinal axis, and a spring extending between first and second cups, the first cup transferring inwardly toward the longitudinal axis a biasing force to the valve shaft, the second cup transferring inwardly toward the longitudinal axis a reaction force of the spring to the base, and the second cup being oriented in a direction opposite the fist cup; providing a gasket between the base and the second cup, wherein the second cup is spaced from the gasket; and mounting a linear actuator with rotary motor to the base, the actuator including a displaceable member having an end that is decoupled from the valve shaft and wherein the member's end is engaged with the valve shaft when the valve is configured in an open position.