Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT

Preparation
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Warm-up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn all electric loads OFF.
4. Connect a timing light.





5. Connect a tachometer to the data link connector (DLC) IG-terminal.





6. Connect a jumper wire across the ENG. TEST and GND terminals on the data link connector (DLC).

Ignition Timing
1. Verify idle speed.





2. Check if the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.

Ignition Timing BTDC: 10° ± 1°





3. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor lock bolts, and turn the distributor as necessary.
4. Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 14-19 ft-lb (19-25 N-m)