Dashpot Control System

1990 Toyota 4Runner 2D Utility, 3.0 V, AutomaticSECTION Dashpot Control System
  1. Engine must be at normal operating temperature. Check idle speed and adjust, if necessary. Remove cap, filter and separator from dashpot. See Fig 1.
  2. Start engine. Maintain engine speed at specified testing RPM. See DASHPOT TESTING RPM  table. Plug the Vacuum Transmitting Valve (VTV) hole with your finger. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Dashpot
    G118991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Release throttle. Dashpot should be extended and dashpot setting RPM should be as specified. See DASHPOT TESTING RPM  table. If idle speed is incorrect, adjust dashpot. See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Dashpot Idle Speed
    G118992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. To check VTV operation, run engine at dashpot testing RPM for a few seconds. Plug the VTV hole with your finger. Release throttle. Uncover plugged hole. Engine should return to idle in about one second.
  5. Install dashpot separator, filter and cap. Install filter with coarser surface facing outward.
DASHPOT TESTING RPM

Model Testing RPM (1) Dashpot Setting RPM
22R-E 2500 2000
3VZ-E 2500 2000
(1) With cooling fan off.
RENDER: 1.0x

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