Page 1345 of 4087

INSPECTION OF VSV
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose (from ISC valve) from intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air
connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air
connector.
3. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) from VSV
(c) Remove the two bolts and VSV from the cylinder head.
(d) Disconnect the two wire clamps from the VSV bracket, and remove the VSV.
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) SystemEC±11
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1346 of 4087
4. INSPECT VSV
A. Inspect VSV for open circuitUsing an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between
the terminals.
Resistance (Cold): 30±34
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
B. Inspect VSV for ground Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
C. Inspect VSV operation (a) Check that the air flows with difficulty from ports E to F.
(b) Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows without resistance from port Eto F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
5. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the two bolts.
(b) Connect the two wire clamps to the VSV bracket.
EC±12
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1347 of 4087

(c) Connect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) to VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) to VSV
(d) Connect the VSV connector.
6. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose (from ISC valve) to intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air con-
nector
7. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
INSPECTION OF CHECK VALVE
1. REMOVE CHECK VALVE(a) Disconnect the grommet on the check valve from thebracket.
(b) Remove the check valve from the hose end on the charcoal canister.
(c) Remove the grommet from the check valve.
2. INSPECT CHECK VALVE (a) Check that air flows from the yellow port to the blackport.
(b) Check that air does not flow from the black port to the yellow port.
If operation is not as specified, replace the check valve.
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) SystemEC±13
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1348 of 4087
3. REINSTALL CHECK VALVEHINT: Reinstall the check valve with the black port facing the
charcoal canister side.
(a) Install the grommet to the check valve.
(b) Install the check valve to the hose end on the charcoalcanister.
(c) Install the grommet on the check valve to the bracket.
EC±14
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1349 of 4087

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce NOx emission, part of the exhaust gases are recirculated through\
the EGR valve to the intake man-
ifold to lower the maximum combustion temperature.
OPERATION
To reduce NOx emission, part of the exhaust gases are recirculated through\
the EGR valve to the intake manifold to lower the
maximum combustion temperature.
Coolant
Temp.VSVThrottle Valve OpeningPressure in the EGR Valve Pressure ChamberEGR VacuumModulatorEGR
ValveExhaust Gas
Below 45 COPENCLOSEDNot recircu-
(113 F)OPEN±±±CLOSEDlated
Positioned be-
low EGR port±±CLOSEDNot recircula- ted
Above 50 5C
(122 5F)CLOSEDPositioned be-
tween EGRport
(1)
LOW* Pressure constantly
alternating between
OPENS passage to atmosphereCLOSEDNot recircula- ted
tween EGR port
and R port(2)
HIGHalternating between
low and highOPENS passage
to atmosphereOPENRecirculated
Above 50 5C
(122 5F)CLOSEDPositioned
above R port(3)
HIGH**CLOSES passage to atmosphereOPENRecirculated(increase)
* Pressure increases Modulator closes EGR valve opens Pressure drops EGR Valve closes Modulator opens
** When the throttle valve is positioned above the R port, the EGR vacuum m\
odulator will close the atmosphere passage and
open the EGR valve to increase the EGR gas, even if the exhaust pressure\
is insufficiently low.
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) SystemEC±11
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1350 of 4087
INSPECTION OF EGR SYSTEM
1. CHECK AND CLEAN FILTER IN EGR VACUUMMODULATOR
(a) Remove the cap and filter.
(b) Check the filter for contamination or damage.
(c) Using compressed air, clean the filter.
(d) Reinstall the filter and cap.
HINT: Install the filter with the coarser surface facing the at-
mospheric side (out ward).
2. INSPECT SYSTEM OPERATION (a) Connect the tachometer to terminal IG ± of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
(b) Using SST connect the terminals TE1 and E1 of the check (ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(c) Keep the engine at 3,500 rpm with the transmission in ºNº position.
(d) Remove the SST from the check connector.
SST 09843±18020
EC±12
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1351 of 4087
(e) Check whether the engine rpm increases 100±300 rpmunder the following conditions:
Coolant temp.
Below 45 5C (113 5F) . . . NO increase
Above 50 5C (122 5F) . . . Increases
INSPECTION OF VSV
1. REMOVE VSV
(a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the two vacuum hoses from VSV.
(c) Remove the bolt and VSV from the intake manifold.
2. INSPECT VSV (a) Inspect VSV for open circuit.Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity be-
tween the terminals.
Resistance (Cold): 33±39
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
(b) Inspect VSV for ground.
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
(c) Inspect VSV operation: 1) Check that the air flows from ports E to G
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) SystemEC±13
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 1352 of 4087

2) Apply battery voltage across the terminals
3) Check that the air flows from port E to port G
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
3. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the nut.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Vacuum hose (from throttle body)
(2) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator)
(c) Connect the VSV connector.
INSPECTION OF EGR VACUUM
MODULATOR
1. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSES FROM EGR VACUUM MODULATOR
Disconnect the three vacuum hoses from ports P, Q and R of
the EGR vacuum modulator.
2. INSPECT EGR VACUUM MODULATOR OPERATION (a) Block ports P and R with your finger.
(b) Blow air into port Q, and check that the air passesthrough to the air filter side freely.
(c) Start the engine, and maintain speed at 2,500 rpm.
(d) Repeat the above test. Check the there is a strong resistance to air flow.
3. RECONNECT VACUUM HOSES TO EGR VACUUM MODULATOR
Connect the three vacuum hoses to the proper locations.
EC±14
±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName