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Air Tightness Check

  1. Start the engine and keep it running at idle until vacuum pressure indicates 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.69 inHg) while the brake pedal is not depressed.
    G13950113Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Stop the engine and check the vacuum pressure.

    If the value matches the following standard, the vacuum booster assembly function is normal.

    Vacuum pressure: standard 

    The range of vacuum pressure drop within 15 seconds after stopping the engine is 3.3 kPa (25 mmHg, 0.98 inHg) or less

    If a faulty part is detected after inspection, it may results from one of the following causes.

    • Check valve malfunction
    • Leak from vacuum hose
    • Leak from shell joint section or stud bolt welded section
    • Damaged diaphragm
    • Leak from valve body seal and bearing section
    • Leak from plate and seal assembly section
    • Leak from poppet valve assembly section