Hello there , the vacuum pump on a diesel engine is used to create a vacuum in the brake servo mainly , as well as generate negative pressure requirements for any other items needing it .
You will also find that if you press & hold the brake pedal with a diesel engine running , the pump will continue to create an increasing negative pressure in the system & te brake pedal will continue to descend , use that as proof your vacuum pump is functional .
Hope that helps
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