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Engine Mechanical Component Tests




1. Verify air intake hoses are installed properly.
2. Start the engine and run at idle.
3. Measure the manifold vacuum using a vacuum gauge.
- If not as specified, inspect the following.
- Air suction at:
TB installation point Intake manifold installation point PCV valve installation point
- Fuel injector insulator
- Accelerator cable free play
- Engine compression

NOTE: Air suction can be located by engine speed change when lubricant is sprayed on the area where suction is occurring.

Specification: More than 60 kPa {450 mmHg, 18 inHg}