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WASTEGATE Actuator Inspection

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  1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the hose from the wastegate actuator.
  3. Plug the wastegate actuator as shown in the figure.
  4. Connect the SST  to the port.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Wastegate Actuator
    G04324754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Raise the pressure slowly and take a measurement of the pressure when the rod stroke is 1.5 mm {0.06 in}. 
    • If the rod does not move, replace the turbocharger.

    Specification (rod stroke: 1.5 mm {0.06 in}) 

    78.0-83.4 kPa {586-625 mmHg, 23.1-24.6 inHg} 

    Fig 2: Wastegate Actuator Operation Graph
    G04324755Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.