If the element has any tears or breaks, replace the element.

Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Oil DrainingWater Pump Housing Disassembly
NOTICE
Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump
housing.
Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer
evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal
bottom [C].
Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C].
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Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator
segments [A].
NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear.
Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any
damage or wear.
Visually inspect the commutato ...
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the intake air pressure sensor
#1 in the same way as input voltage inspection, note
the following.
Disconnect the intake air pressure sensor #1 connector
and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these
connectors.
[B] Main Harness
[C] Intake Air Pressu ...