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Ignition Timing Inspection

1. Connect a timing light to the engine.
2. Crank the engine.
3. Verify the timing mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned.

Specification: BTDC 4 - 16 ° (10 ± 6 °)

4. Increase engine speed and verify ignition timing is advanced.