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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV valve.
Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose.
Inspect the PCV valve operation.
1. Run the engine at idle.
2. Put a finger on the open end of the PCV valve.
3. Make sure that intake manifold vacuum can be felt.
NOTE: The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth in vacuum.

Fig 1: Inspecting PCV Valve Operation
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If the vacuum is not felt, clean or replace the vapor hose.