Secondary Shutter Valve (SSV) Actuator Inspection

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Disconnect the vacuum hose of the SSV actuator.
Install the vacuum pump to the SSV actuator.
Verify that the rod moves as indicated in the figure below when gradually applying a vacuum to the SSV actuator. See Fig 2 .
- If there is any malfunction, replace the intake manifold. (See INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Rod movement

Fig 1: Applying Vacuum To Secondary Shutter Valve Actuator For Rod Movement
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Secondary Shutter Valve Actuator Rod Movement
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.