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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CHECK
1. Remove the ventilation hose from the PCV valve.
2. After removing the PCV valve from the rocker cover, plug it into the opening of the rocker cover.
3. Install the PCV valve at the ventilation hose.
4. Set the vehicle to the continuous idling mode. (Refer to CONTINUOUS IDLING MODE).
5. Place a finger at the opening of the PCV valve and check that vacuum of the inlet manifold is felt.
noteAt this moment, the plunger in the PCV valve moves back and forth.
6. If vacuum is not felt, clean the PCV valve or replace it.
7. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring on the PCV valve, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 2.5 ± 0.4 N·m (22 ± 3 in-lb)