INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick reference article for when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hour Rating |
|---|
| All Models | 70 |
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 4.0 Qts. (3.8L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 5.8 Qts. (5.5L) |
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) |
| Fluid Change | 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) |
| Overhaul | 6.7 Qts. (6.3L) |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 10W-40 API SE or SF) | 2.3 Qts. (2.2L) |
| Differential (SAE 90 GL4 or 5) | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Anti-Lock Brake System High Pressure Hose | 60,000 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 30,000 |
| Brake Fluid | 30,000 |
| Cam Timing Belt | 90,000 |
| Coolant | 45,000 |
| Differential | 30,000 |
| Engine Oil & Filter | 7500 |
| Fuel Filter | 60,000 |
| Manual Transmission Oil | 30,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| Application | (1) Deflection - In. (mm) |
|---|
| A/C Compressor | 9/32-11/32 (7-9) |
| Alternator | 11/32-13/32 (9-10.5) |
| Power Steering | 3/8-15/32 (9.5-12) |
| (1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
| (1) | Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Compression Pressure at 250 RPM |
| Standard | 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum | 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm 2 ). |
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Valve | In. (mm) |
|---|
| Intake | 006 (.15) |
| Exhaust | .007 (.19) |
| (1) Valves can only be adjusted cold. |
| (1) | Valves can only be adjusted cold. |
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (1)
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Primary | .6-.8 |
| Secondary | 9760-14,640 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| CRANK Sensor | 350-700 |
| CYL Sensor | 350-700 |
| TDC Sensor | 350-700 |
DISTRIBUTOR SENSOR RESISTANCE (Ohms)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| All Models | 25,000 Maximum |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK | Nippondenso |
|---|
| Normal Driving | BCPR5E-11 | Q16PR-U11 |
| Hot Climates (1) | BCPR6E-11 | Q20PR-U11 |
| (1) Also for continuous high-speed driving. |
| (1) | Also for continuous high-speed driving. |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| All Models | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Manual Transmission | 14-18 @ 700-800 |
| Automatic Transmission | (1) 14-18 @ 650-750 |
| (1) Automatic transmission in Neutral. |
| (1) | Automatic transmission in Neutral. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
Scheme 2
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Min. Vol. In 10 Sec. Pts. (L) |
|---|
| All Models | 40 (2.8) | 1.0 (.23) |
| Application | @ Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | @ Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| All Models | 37-46 (2.6-3.2) | 35-37 (2.4-2.6) |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| All Models | 1.5-2.5 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
| Idle Condition | RPM |
|---|
| Base Speed | (1) 600-700 |
| No-Load Speed | (1) 700-800 |
| Under Load-No A/C Speed | (1) 700-800 |
| A/C On Idle Speed | (1) 700-800 |
| (1) Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park. |
| (1) | Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | CO Level |
|---|
| All Models | 0.1% |
FAST IDLE SPEED
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| RPM | 1000-1800 |
FAST IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATION
THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR
