Toyota Land Cruiser Quiz
Emission Control

Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system

In this manual: Emission Control
Introduction — 13Preparation — 19Service specifications — 19Engine Mechanical — 28Automatic Transmission — 22Body Electrical — 373Brake — 34Propeller Shaft — 7Transfer — 24Motor shift control system — 1Steering — 34Ignition — 7Charging — 9Emission Control — 6Cooling — 17Starting — 12Lubrication — 13Maintenance — 7Chassis — 1Disassembly — 1
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INSPECTION

1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER

2. INSPECT PCV VALVE

(a) Remove the PCV valve.

INSPECT PCV VALVE

(b) Install a clean hose to the PCV valve.

(c) Inspect the PCV valve operation.

  1. Blow air into the cylinder head side, and check that air passes through easily.

CAUTION: Do not suck air through the valve. Petroleum substances inside the valve are harmful.

  1. Blow air into the intake manifold side, and check that air passes through with difficulty.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the PCV valve.

(d) Remove the clean hose from the PCV valve.

(e) Reinstall the PCV valve.

INSPECT PCV VALVE

3. INSPECT HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND GASKETS

INSPECT HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND GASKETS

Visually for cracks, leaks or damage.

4. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER

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