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1.
2.
Starter Replacement
Disconnect the negative cable from the batterv.
Remove the intake air duct.
AIR CIEANERHOUS|L
Remove the engine wire harness and startef cablesfrom their brackets.
ENGINE WIRE HARI{ESS
CAALES
4.Disconnect the staner csble from the B terminal onthe solenoid, then the BLK/WHT wire from the Sterminal.
Remove the two bolts holding the staner, then re-move the startef.
UPPER MOUI{TII{G BOLT44 N..h (4.5 kgl.m, 33 lbt,ftl
8 TERMII{AL MOUIITTI{G NUT9 .ln (0.9 kgf.m, 6.5 tbf.ttl
TERMINAL
BLI(AA/HT WIRE
6. Install in the reverse order of removal,
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lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
1.Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,00O rpm with
no load (A/T in S or E position, M/T in neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Pull out the service check connector located behind
the right kick panel. Connect the BRN/WHT and BLK
terminals with the SCS short connector.
4. Adiust ignition timing, if necessary, to the follow-
ing specifications:
lgnition Timing:
16 t 2 BTDC (RED) at 75O 1 50 rpm in noutral
NOTE:
a Shift lever must be in neutral.
a All electrical systems should be turned OFF.DATA LINKCONNECTOR {3-P}NOTE: Do not attachthe jumper wire.
POINTER
SCS SHORT CONNECTOR{0?PAZ-O010't 00t
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR I2.PINOTE: Located behind the right kickoanel
Connect a timing light to the No.1 ignition wire andpoint it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.
TIMING LIGHT
lcont'd)
REO MARK
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lgnition System
lgnition Timing lnspection and
Setting (cont'd)
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen the distributor
mounting bolts, and turn the distributor housing
counterclockwise to advance the timing, or clock-
wise to retard the timing.
MOUNN G BOLTS24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbt'ftl
Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
Remove the SCS short connector trom the service
check connector.
2.
ldle Speed Inspection
Shift to neutral or Ll] and start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,OOO rpm with no load until the radiator
fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer to the test tachometer con-
nector.
ldle sp6od
M/T: 750 t 50 rpm in neuttal
A/T: 75O t 50 rpm in @ or @
NOTE: Allelectrical systems should be turned OFF.
Adjust the idle speed il necessary (see section 1 1).
b.
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lgnition System
Distributor Installation
Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
Slip the distributor into position.
NOTE: The lugs on the end of the distributor and
its mating grooves in the camshaft end are both off-
set to eliminate the possibility ot installing the dis-
tributor 18Oo out of time.
DISTRIBUTOR END CAMSHAFT END
Install the mounting bolts and tighten them tem-
porarily.
Connect the 2-P and 8-P connectors to the dis-
tributor.
24 N.m (2.4 kgf'm' 17 lbt'ft|
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5. Connect the ignition wires as shown.
Set the timing with a timing light (se€ page 23-89).
After setting the timing, tighten the mounting bolts.
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Spark Plug Inspection
1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
. rmproper gap. Oil-touling. Carbon deposits. Cracked centerelectrode insulatorDamagedgask6t
Burned or worn electlodes may be caused by:. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug. Plug heat range too low. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plug may be caused by:. Retarded ignition timing. Oil in combustion chamber. lncorrect spark plug gap. Plug heat range too high. txcessive idling/low speed running. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires
Check the electrode gap.
Bl88l engine:
a Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool.
Electrode Gap
Standard: 1.0-1.1 mm (O.O39-0.O43 in)
1.1 mm{0.0,$ in)
Replace the plug if the center electrode is round-
ed as shown below:
ROUNDEDELECTROOE
Bl8Cl engine:
a Make sure that the '1.4 mm (0.055 in) wire-typeplug gauge does not go into the gap for the plati-
num tip plug. lf the gauge goes into the gap, do
not attempt to adjust the side electrode; replace
the plug with a new one. Use only the spark plugs
listed below.
ROUNDEO ELECTRODE
Electrode GapStandard: 1 .2-'l .3 mm{0.047 -O.051 in)Service Limit: 1.4 mm{0.055 in)
CAUTION: Do not use a blade-type plug gaugs, it
may damage the platinum tip of the center olectrodo.
Spark plugs for the 81881 engine:
Spark plugs for the B'l8Cl engine:
PFR6G_13 (NGK) IPK2OPR-113 I For all normal driving
{Nippondenso)
3. Apply a small quantity ol anti-seize compound to the
plug threads.
Screw the plugs into the cylinder head iingef-tight,
then torque them to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft).
ZFRsF-1 1 (NGK)
KJl6CR-11 1
(Nippondenso)
For all normal driving
ZFR6F-1 1 (NGK)
KJ2OCR-11 1(Nippondenso)
For hot climates or con-
tinuous high speed driving
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lFrom page 23-10O)'No. 24 (15 A): 818B'lNo. 24 (20 A): 818C1ongrneengine
Turn the ignition switch ott.
Check fuse *No. 24 in the under-dash tuse/relay bor.
Disconnect the 4-P connectorIrom the alternator.
Turn the ignition switch on {ll).
Ch6ck forvoltago between tho lGterminal (BLK/YEL wire) of rho il-Pconnector and body ground.
ls there battery voltage?Rgp.i. op.n in th. BLK|'EL wiro.
Ground the WHT/BLU wire at theL terminal ot the 4-P connector.
Chock for ! blown chrrging ry3-rom llghr bulb. It rh. butb i! oK,ropair open in lho IiYHT/BLU wiro.
Does the charging system lightcome on?
wirg sideL IWHT/BLUI
(cont'd)
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Charging System
Altornator/Regulator Test
NOTE; Mske sure the battery is sufficiently chargod (sa€
page 23-66).
NO
tropagezJ-ruJ,
O IOAD
VOLTTESTSELECTONswlTcH
II{DUCTIVE
FULL FIELDTESTEBLEAD (BLUILOAD ADJUSTERICARBON PILE)
FICK.I.|PIGR '
VOLTMETERt{EGATIVELEAD (8LK}
VOLTMETERPOStTtVELEAD IREDI
EGATIVE TESTER
CABLE (BLKI
INDUCTIVEPICK.UP
B TERMI]TALWIRE
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Connoct tho Sun VAT4O {otooulvslont lgrt equipmonl) andtum tho s6l6ctor rwitch ro posi_
tion I |rtarting).
shift to neurralorlPland start theengino. Hold the ;;gine at 3oO0rpm wiih no load until the radia_
tor lan com€s on. then let it idle.
Raise the engine speed to 2OOOrom and hold il there.
ls lhe voltage over 15.1V?
Release the accelerator pedal andlet the engino idle.
Make sure all electrical systemsare turned otf. Turn the selectorswilch to position 2 (charging).
Remove the inductive pick-up and
zero the ammeter.
Place the inductive pick-uP overthe B terminalwire oI the altgrna-tor so that the arow Doints awaytrom the alternator.
Raise the engins speed lo 20OOrpm and hold it there.
T..t itr b.ttry (.- 9|e. 8€Al.ls the voltage less than 13.9V?
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(From page 23-1021
Apply a load wirh the VA'-4O un-til the battery voltage drops to be-tween 12- 13.5 V.
ls the amperage 60 A or more?
With the engine spe6d still at2OOO rpm, full-tield the altemalor.
Toat rnd rooalr d|e dtomEtor {soopsg.. 23-104 to 23-tO7).
Turn the ignition switch off; thenturn at on again.
Disconnocl lhe 4-P connectorIrom the altornator.
Check lor voltage between the lGterminal (BLK/YEL) and bodyground.
ls there battery vokage?Rop.ii open in tho BLK/YEL wiro.
NOTE; Attach a probe to the VAT-4O full field test lead and insert the orobeinto the full tield sccess hole at the back of the alternator. Switch the field selectorto the "A (Ground)" position momentarily and check amperage reading.
CAUTION: The voltago will ris6 quickly whon the slternator is full-fiolded. Donot allow th€ voltago to oxc66d 18 V 01 it may damage the elect.ical system
REGULATOR
{Locatodthe end cover)
FULL FIELDACCESS HOLE
L IWHT/BLUI
4-P CONNECTOR
IG IBLKATELI
wire side
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