Ignition Timing: 3.0L

1. Place gear selector in Neutral. Turn off all lights and accessories. Connect inductive pick-up timing light to No. 1 cylinder.
2. Start and warm engine to normal temperature. Connect tachometer to engine and ensure idle RPM is to specification. Disconnect engine coolant sensor lead wire. Radiator fan should come on, and CHECK ENGINE light on instrument panel should illuminate.
3. Check timing at crankshaft pulley. If timing is within 2 degrees of specification, DO NOT adjust ignition timing. See V6 IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM) table. If timing is not as specified, loosen distributor hold-down bolt, and turn distributor housing until specified timing is obtained.

4) Recheck timing after distributor hold-down bolt has been tightened. Reconnect coolant lead wire. Erase any fault codes. Recheck curb idle and adjust (if necessary). Remove diagnostic equipment.