Purpose, Function
Ensures vacuum required for braking force to compensate for the decrease in intake manifold vacuum applied to the power brake unit caused by the retard intake valve closing.
Construction
The vacuum pump is installed to the rear housing.

For smooth vane rotation, a single-vane type vacuum pump has been adopted which is equipped with an engine oil lubrication passage.

Operation
Because the vacuum pump is directly engaged with the exhaust camshaft, the vane in the vacuum pump rotates together with the exhaust camshaft, and the vacuum chamber is expanded and vacuum is generated.

Vacuum generation mechanism

Vacuum Pump Removal/InstallationAutomatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
Selector Lever Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Remove the selector cable (selector lever side)..
5. Remove the nuts from the selector lever.
6. Remove the knob.
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection
Visual Inspection
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when
replacing.
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Accessory Socket
Purpose
By inserting the plug of an electrical device, 12 V (maximum 120 W) of power
is supplied enabling use of the electrical device in the vehicle.
Function
Front accessory socket
When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on), 12 V (maximum
120 W) of pow ...