Ignition Information

There are important considerations to point out when servicing the ignition system. The following information will list some of these considerations, in order to help the technician service the ignition system.
^ The ignition coils' secondary voltage output capabilities are very high-more than 40,000 volts. Avoid physical contact with the ignition high voltage secondary components when the engine is running, or personal injury may result.
^ The 24X Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is the most critical part of the ignition system. If the sensor is damaged so that pulses are not generated, the engine does not start.
^ The CKP sensor clearance is very important. If the interrupter ring is bent or damaged in any way, the CKP sensor may be destroyed. Extreme care must be exercised during removal and installation procedures.
^ The ignition timing is not adjustable. There are no timing marks on the crankshaft balancer or the timing chain cover.
^ When you service the ignition system, do NOT damage the secondary ignition wires or the boots. Before you pull the boot from the spark plug or from the ignition coil, rotate each boot in order to dislodge the boot from the plug or from the coil tower