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Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection

  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose and install the vacuum gauge. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
  3. Warm up the engine.
  4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum gauge.
    • If not within the specification, perform the following inspections.
    • Installation areas of each vacuum hose
    • Installation area of dynamic pressure turbo
    • Installation area of charge air cooler
    • Installation area of throttle body
    • Installation area of fuel injector
    • Installation area of PCV valve
    • Installation area of intake manifold

      Standard 

      Approx. -60.0 kPa {-450.0 mmHg, -17.7 inHg}

      NOTE:
      • Air suction can be located by the engine speed change when lubricant is sprayed on the area where suction is occurring. Check the following places:
        • Air suction at throttle body, evaporative hose, vacuum hose, ventilation hose, check valve (built-into vacuum hose), fuel injector, intake manifold and PCV valve installation points
      • Check valve (built-into vacuum hose) (See VACUUM LINE INSPECTION .)
      • Engine compression (See COMPRESSION INSPECTION .)