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System Specifications


Valve Clearance (COLD)
Intake 0.19mm (0.007 in.) - 0.29mm (0.011 in.)
Exhaust 0.28mm (0.011 in.) - 0.38mm (0.015 in.)

Firing Order 1-3-4-2

Idle Speed:
USA Models 700 ± 50 rpm [1]
Can. Models M/T 800 ± 50 rpm [1]
Can. Models A/T 750 ± 50 rpm [1]

Idle Mixture [1]

[1] Not Adjustable.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:

Main Catalyst To Exhaust Manifold Bolts And Nuts 29 N-m (21 ft.lbs.)
Main Catalyst To Front Exhaust Pipe Bolts And Nuts 62 N-m (46 ft.lbs.)
Main Catalyst Stays 42 N-m (31 ft.lbs.)
Distributor Hold Down Bolts 13 N-m (9 ft.lbs.)
EGR Valve To Intake Manifold Bolts 13 N-m (9 ft.lbs.)
EGR Pipe To Cylinder Head 59 N-m (43 ft.lbs.)