1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF PCV VALVE
1.  REMOVE PCV VALVE
2.  ATTACH CLEAN HOSE TO PCV VALVE
3.  BLOW AIR FROM CYLINDER HEAD SIDECheck that air passes through easily.
NOTICE: Do not suck air through the valve.
Pe

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
SCHEMATIC DRAWING
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
IllustrationPart No.Part NameNote
09843±18020Diagnosis Check Wire
for EGR system inspection
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
IllustrationPart No.Part NameN

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
Part NameNote
Engine tune±up testerEngine speed
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS PreparationEC±5 
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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce HC emission, crankcase blow±by gas (HC) is routed through the PCV valve to the air intake cham-
ber for combustion in the cylinders.

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF PCV VALVE
1.  REMOVE PCV VALVE(a)  Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
(b)  Remove the PCV valve.
2.  INSTALL CLEAN HOSE TO PCV VALVE
3.  INSPECT PCV VALVE OPERATION (a)  Blow a

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce HC emission, evaporated fuel from the fuel tank is routed throug\
h the charcoal canister to the
intake manifold for combustion i

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
3.  VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL TANK CAPCheck if the cap and/or gasket are deformed or damaged.
If necessary, repair or replace the cap.
INSPECTION OF CHARCOAL CANISTER
1.  REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER(a)  Dis

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4.  CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTERClean  the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/cm2, 43 psi) of com-
pressed air into port A while holding port B closed.
NOTICE:
w Do not attempt to wash the canister.
w No a