Vacuum Modulator Inspection
^ Tools Required- J 23738-A Hand Vacuum Pump (or equivalent)
- J 36619 Modulator Checking Tool
1. Inspect the modulator components for the follow conditions:
^ A damaged modulator valve (34)
^ A damaged modulator assembly (32)
^ A damaged modulator O-ring seal (33)
^ A damaged modulator retainer (31)
2. Install J23738-A or equivalent onto the vacuum pipe nipple of the modulator assembly.
3. Apply 15 kPa of vacuum to the modulator assembly (32) under the following criteria:
^ Hold the vacuum for 30 seconds
^ Confirm that the plunger retracts into the modulator assembly
4. Remove J23738-A from the modulator assembly.
5. Use a modulator assembly that is known to be good.
6. Install J 36619 between the good modulator and the modulator to be checked.
7. Push the modulators towards each other.
8. Note the indicator on J 36619,
^ If the indicator line (1) is visible, the modulator is OK
^ If the indicator line moves out of view, replace the modulator