With Manual Transaxle (MTX)
PREPARATION1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Shift the transaxle into Neutral.
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
- Headlight
- Blower
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
4. Wait until the cooling fan stops.
Special Service Tool New Generation Star Tester Connected to Data Link Connector 2:
5. Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector (DLC2) and select the "PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" function.
6. Select "RPM" on the NGS display.
7. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
8. If not within the specification, adjust the idle speed.
9. Connect the SST (System Selector) to the data link connector.
- Set switch A to position 1.
- Set the test switch to SELF TEST.
Data Link Connector 1 (DLC-1):
Alternate method:
Connect the data link connector terminals TEN and GND with a jumper wire.
10. Verify that the idle speed is within the specification.
Idle speed: 500 - 800 rpm
11. Connect a timing light to the high-tension lead of No.1 cylinder.
Timing Marks:
12. Verify that the timing mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.
Ignition timing: 12 ± 1° BTDC
13. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor lock bolts and turn the distributor to make the adjustment.
14. Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19 - 25 Nm (14 - 18 ft.lbs.)
15. Disconnect the SSTs (or jumper wire).
16. Verify that the ignition timing is within the specification.
Ignition timing: BTDC 6 - 18° BTDC