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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the coil to distributor ignition cable
(Fig. 4). (2) Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the coil. (3) Remove ignition coil mounting screws.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install ignition coil onto the bracket. Tighten
the screws to 9.5 N Im (85 in. lbs.) torque. (2) Connect the wiring harness connector.
(3) Connect the coil to distributor ignition cable.
IGNITION COILÐ3.0L ENGINES
The ignition coil is located at the back of the intake
manifold (Fig. 5).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Disconnect ignition cable from coil.
(3) Disconnect wiring harness connector from coil.
(4) Remove coil mounting screws.
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosely install ignition coil on intake manifold.
Tighten the intake manifold fastener to 13 N Im(115
in. lbs.) torque. Tighten ignition coil bracket fasteners
to 10 N Im (96 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect the wiring harness connector.
(3) Connect the coil to distributor ignition cable.
(4) Install the air cleaner assembly. Tighten the air
cleaner fasteners to 25 N Im (225 in. lbs.) torque.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
When replacing the spark plug and coil cables, route
the cables correctly and secure them in the appropriate
retainers. Incorrectly routed cables can cause the radio
to reproduce ignition noise. It can also cause cross
ignition of the spark plugs or short circuit the cables to
ground.
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL
Always remove cables by grasping at boot, rotating
the boot 1/2 turn, and pulling straight back in a steady
motion. (1) Prior to removing the spark plug spray com-
pressed air around the spark plug hole and the area
around the spark plug. (2) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert.
Fig. 3 Coolant Temperature SensorÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 4 Ignition CoilÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI and 2.5L MPI Engines
Fig. 5 Ignition CoilÐ3.0L Engine
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(3) Inspect the spark plug condition. Refer to Spark
Plug Condition in this section.
SPARK PLUG GAP ADJUSTMENT
Check the spark plug gap with a gap gauge. If the
gap is not correct, adjust it by bending the ground
electrode (Fig. 6).
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
(1) Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by
hand to avoid cross threading. (2) Tighten spark plugs to 28 N Im (20 ft. lbs.)
torque. (3) Install spark plug cables over spark plugs.
IDLE RPM TESTÐ2.5L AND 3.0L ENGINES
WARNING: APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND/OR BLOCK
WHEELS BEFORE PERFORMING IDLE CHECK OR
ADJUSTMENT, OR ANY TESTS WITH A RUNNING
ENGINE.
Engine idle set rpmshould be recorded when the
vehicle is first brought into shop for testing. This
will assist in diagnosing complaints of engine stalling,
creeping and hard shifting on vehicles equipped with
automatic transaxles. Proceed to the Throttle Body Minimum Airflow pro-
cedures in Group 14.
IGNITION TIMING PROCEDUREÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L
TBI, 2.5L MPI, AND 3.0L ENGINES
WARNING: APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND/OR BLOCK
WHEELS BEFORE PERFORMING SETTING IGNITION
TIMING OR PERFORMING ANY TEST ON AN OPER-
ATING ENGINE.
Proper ignition timing is required to obtain optimum
engine performance. The distributor must be correctly
indexed to provide correct initial ignition timing. (1) Set the gearshift selector in park or neutral and
apply the parking brake. All lights and accessories
must be off. (2) If using a magnetic timing light, insert the
pickup probe into the open receptacle next to the
timing scale window. If a magnetic timing unit is not
available, use a conventional timing light connected to
the number one cylinder spark plug cable. Do not puncture cables, boots or nipples with
test probes. Always use proper adapters. Punc-
turing the spark plug cables with a probe will
damage the cables. The probe can separate the
conductor and cause high resistance. In addition
breaking the rubber insulation may permit sec-
ondary current to arc to ground. (3) Turn selector switch to the appropriate cylinder
position. (4) Start engine and run until operating tempera-
ture is obtained. (5) With the engine at normal operating tempera-
ture, connect the DRBII scan tool to the data link
connector (diagnostic connector). Access the State Dis-
play screen. Refer to the appropriate Powertrain Diag-
nostics Procedures Manual. If not using the DRBII
scan tool, disconnect the coolant temperature
sensor electrical connector. The electric radiator
fan will operate and the malfunction indicator lamp
(instrument panel Check Engine light) will turn on
after disconnecting the coolant sensor or starting the
DRBII scan tool procedure. (6) Aim Timing Light at timing scale (Fig. 7 or Fig.
8) or read magnetic timing unit. If flash occurs when
timing mark is before specified degree mark, timing is
advanced. To adjust, turn distributor housing in direc-
tion of rotor rotation. If flash occurs when timing mark is after specified
degree mark, timing is retarded. To adjust, turn dis-
tributor housing against direction of rotor rotation.
Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information label for
correct timing specification. If timing is within 62É of
value specified on the label, proceed to step (8). If
outside specified tolerance, proceed to next step. (7) Loosen distributor hold-down arm screw
enough to rotate the distributor housing (Fig. 9 or
Fig. 6 Setting Spark Plug GapÐTypical
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Fig. 10). Turn distributor housing to adjust timing.
Tighten the hold-down arm screw and recheck timing.
(8) Turn the engine off. Remove timing light or
magnetic timing unit and tachometer. If the coolant
temperature sensor was disconnected, connect the sen-
sor and erase fault codes using the Erase Fault
Code Mode on the DRBII scan tool.
DISTRIBUTORÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI AND 2.5L MPI
ENGINES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect distributor pick-up connector from
wiring harness connector (Fig. 11).
(2) Remove splash shield retaining screws (Fig.
12). (3) Remove splash shield (Fig. 12).
(4) Loosen distributor cap retaining screws (Fig.
13). (5) Lift cap off of distributor (Fig. 14).
(6) Rotate engine crankshaft until the distributor
rotor is pointing toward the cylinder block. Use this
as reference when reinstalling distributor. (7) Remove distributor hold-down screw.
(8) Carefully lift the distributor from the engine.
Fig. 10 Distributor HolddownÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 11 Distributor Pickup ConnectorÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 7 Timing ScaleÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI and 2.5L MPI Engines
Fig. 8 Timing ScaleÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 9 Distributor HolddownÐ2.5L Engine
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position distributor in engine. Make certain that
the O-ring is properly seated on distributor. If O-ring is
cracked or nicked, replace it with new one. (2) Carefully engage distributor drive with auxiliary
shaft drive. When distributor is installed properly,
rotor will be pointing toward cylinder block. If engine
has been cranked while distributor is removed,
establish proper relationship between the dis-
tributor shaft and Number 1 piston position as
follows: (a) Rotate the crankshaft until number one piston
is at top of compression stroke. Pointer on clutch
housing should be in line with the O(TDC)mark on
flywheel. (b) Rotate rotor to a position just ahead of the
number one distributor cap terminal. (c) Lower the distributor into the opening, engag-
ing distributor drive with drive on auxiliary shaft. With distributor fully seated on engine, rotor should
be under the cap number 1 tower.
(3) Install the distributor cap. Ensure all high ten-
sion wires snap firmly in the cap towers. (4) Install hold-down arm screw and finger tighten.
(5) Install splash shield.
(6) Connect distributor pick-up connector lead wire
at wiring harness connector. (7) Set ignition timing to specification. Refer to Ig-
nition Timing.
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UPÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI AND
2.5L MPI ENGINES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove splash shield and cap. Refer to Distribu-
tor Removal. (2) Remove rotor from shaft (Fig. 15).
(3) Remove Hall effect pick-up assembly (Fig.
16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place pick-up assembly into distributor housing
(Fig. 16). The distributor pick-up wires may be damaged
if not properly reinstalled. (2) Install rotor (Fig. 15).
(3) Install cap and splash shield. Refer to Distribu-
tor Installation.
DISTRIBUTOR SERVICEÐ3.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect distributor connector from wiring
harness connector (Fig. 17).
Fig. 12 Splash ShieldÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 13 Distributor Cap Retaining ScrewsÐ2.5L En- gine
Fig. 14 Distributor CapÐ2.5L Engine
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(2) Loosen distributor cap retaining screws.
(3) Lift cap of off distributor (Fig. 18).
(4) Rotate engine crankshaft until the distributor
rotor points the intake manifold plenum. Scribe a
mark on the plenum in line with the rotor. The
scribe line indicates where to position the rotor when
reinstalling the distributor. (5) Remove distributor hold down nut (Fig. 19).
(6) Carefully lift the distributor from the engine.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position distributor in engine. Make certain
that the O-ring is properly seated on distributor. If
O-ring is cracked or nicked replace with new one.
Fig. 15 Ignition RotorÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L TBI and 2.5L MPI Engines
Fig. 16 Hall Effect Pickup AssemblyÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5LTBI and 2.5l MPI Engines
Fig. 17 Distributor Electrical ConnectorÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 18 Distributor CapÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 19 Distributor Hold-DownÐ3.0L Engine
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(2) Carefully engage distributor drive with gear on
camshaft. When the distributor is installed properly,
the rotor will be in line with previously scribe line on
air intake plenum. If engine was cranked while
distributor was removed, establish proper rela-
tionship between the distributor shaft and Num-
ber 1 piston position as follows: (a) Rotate the crankshaft until number one piston
is at top of compression stroke. (b) Rotate rotor to number one rotor terminal (Fig.
20). (c) Lower the distributor into the opening, engag-
ing distributor drive with drive on camshaft. With
distributor fully seated on engine, rotor should be
under the number 1 terminal (Fig. 20).
(3) Install distributor cap. Ensure sure all high
tension wires are firmly in the cap towers. (4) Install hold-down nut and finger tighten.
(5) Connect distributor electrical connector to wiring
harness connector (Fig. 17). (6) Set ignition timing to specification. Refer to Ig-
nition Timing in this section.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove distributor cap mounting screws (Fig.
18). (2) Remove distributor cap and inspect for flashover,
cracked carbon button, cracked cap, or burned termi-
nals. If any of these conditions exist, replace cap. (3) Remove rotor screw (Fig. 21). Inspect rotor for
cracks or burned electrode. If any of these conditions
exist, replace rotor. (4) Remove protective cover from distributor hous-
ing (Fig. 22). (5) Remove lead wire clamp screw and remove lead
wire (Fig. 23). (6) Remove disk assembly screw (Fig. 24).
(7) Remove disk spacers and disk (Fig. 25). Disk and spacers are keyed. Check disk for warpage,
cracks or damaged slots (Fig. 26). (8) Remove bushing and photo optic sensing unit
fasteners. Remove unit from distributor housing (Fig.
27). (9) Remove bearing retainer screws (Fig. 28).
Fig. 21 Rotor Screw
Fig. 22 Protective Cover
Fig. 23 Lead Wire Clamp
Fig. 20 Distributor Cap Terminal Routing, View from Top of CapÐ3.0L Engine
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(10) Make reassembly alignment marks on gear
and shaft (Figs. 29 and 30). (11) With a pin punch drive out distributor drive
gear roll pin (Fig. 31). (12) Remove distributor drive gear (Fig. 32). (13) Remove distributor shaft and bearing assem-
bly (Fig. 33). (14) To reassemble, reverse preceding procedure.
Refer to Fig. 34.
Fig. 24 Disk Assembly Screw
Fig. 25 Disk and Spacers Installed
Fig. 26 Disk and Spacers
Fig. 27 Photo Optic Sensing Unit Assembly and Bushing
Fig. 28 Bearing Retainer Screws
Fig. 29 Marking Drive Gear and Shaft
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MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
SERVICEÐ2.5L TBI AND 3.0L ENGINES
(1) Remove vacuum hose and remove mounting
screws from sensor (Fig. 35, 36 and 37). (2) Remove wiring harness and remove sensor.
(3) Reverse the above procedure for installation.
Check that vacuum hose is attached to vacuum
source.
Fig. 30 Marks on Drive Gear and Shaft
Fig. 31 Drive Gear Roll Pin
Fig. 32 Drive Gear
Fig. 33 Distributor Shaft
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