With Automatic Transaxle (ATX)
PREPARATION1. Warm engine to operating temperature.
2. Verify vehicle is not in any drive gear.
3. Run engine at idle
4. Turn all electrical loads OFF.
5. Turn A/C system OFF.
6. Verify electric coolant fan is OFF.
View: Data Link Connector With Jumper Wire Installed:
7. Install jumper wire across TEN and GND terminals of data link connector.
View: Timing Light And Tachometer Connections:
8. Connect timing light.
9. Connect tachometer to data link connector IG- terminal.
ADJUST TIMING
1. Verify that coolant fan is "OFF."
2. Verify that idle speed is within specification; adjust if necessary.
Idle Speed: 700 - 800 rpm ("P" range)
View: Timing Marks:
5. Verify that the (white) timing mark on crankshaft pulley and T mark on timing belt cover are aligned.
NOTE: The (yellow) timing mark on the crankshaft pulley should be close to the 10° (±1°) BTDC mark on the timing belt cover.
Ignition Timing: 9° - 11° BTDC
View: Distributor Lock Bolts:
6. If marks are not aligned, loosen distributor lock bolts and turn distributor to adjust.
7. Tighten lock bolts to specified torque:
Torque: 19 - 25 Nm (14 - 18 ft.lb.)
8. Remove the jumper wire.
9. Raise engine speed and verify that timing advances.
10. Verify that timing (at idle) is within specified range by viewing the (yellow) timing mark on the crankshaft pulley. The (yellow) crankshaft mark should line up with the timing belt cover scale within the following range.
Ignition Timing Range: 6° - 18° BTDC