Ignition Timing - Service Manual Correction

NUMBER: 82-I-12

DATE: 7/82

SUBJECT:
TIMING CHECK AND ADJUST USING TOOL J-29828 - 1982 J2000 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The Ignition Timing Procedure as published in Section 6D, pages 6D-19 and 6D-21 of the 1982 J2000 Service manual does not include steps for gaining access to the distributor hold down nut on subject vehicles.

When using the distributor tool J-29828 to adjust the timing on subject vehicles, it is necessary to loosen the solenoid from the A.I.R. control valve as follows:




A. Prior to performing step 4 of the Service Manual Procedure (refer to Figure 1):

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove screw (A).

3. Loosen screw (B) and rotate solenoid downward (hoses and wires attached).

4. Lower vehicle and loosen distributor nut using tool J-29828.

B. After completion of step 5 of the Service Manual Procedure:

1. Raise vehicle, reinstall screw (A) and tighten screw (B).