Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn all electrical loads off.




3. Connect data link connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
4. Check the idle speed. Set it to the specified speed if necessary.

Idle speed: 780-820 (800 ± 20 ) rpm (P range)




5. Verify that the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.

Ignition timing: 10-12° (11 ± 1°) BTDC




6. If not, loosen the distributor lock bolt(s) and turn the distributor housing to make the adjustment.
7. Tighten the distributor lock bolt(s) to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 19-25 Nm (14-18 ft.lb.)

8. Disconnect the jumper wire from the data link connector.