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Component Inspection

INSPECTION




1. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE
a. Install the air control valve and actuator to the upper intake manifold.
b. Apply 39.9 kPa (300 mmHg, 11.78 in.Hg) of vacuum to the actuator.
c. Move the actuator rod, and check that the valve is fully closed.
d. 1 minute after applying the vacuum in (a), check that the actuator rod does not return.

If operation is not as specified, replace the actuator.




2. INSPECT VACUUM TANK
a. Check that air does not flow from ports B to A.
b. Check that air flows from ports A to B.




c. Plug port B with your finger, and apply 39.9 kPa (300 mmHg, 11.78 in.Hg) of vacuum to port A, and check that there is no change is vacuum after 1 minute.

If operation is not as specified, replace the tank.

3. INSPECT VSV