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/InstallationBrake Fluid Pressure Sensor Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the clips.
3. Set the splash shield out of the way.
4. Disconnect the brake pipe from the LF brake hose.
5. Remove the clip.
6. Remove the LF brake hose from the bracket.
7. Detach the brake pipe from the pipe holder.
8. Install the SST ...
Front Crossmember Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ha ...
General Procedures (Brake)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
108—147 N·m {12—14 Kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Brake Lines Disconnection
1. If any brake line has been ...