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 (Group) | Amp Hr. Rating |
| Swift | 45 |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) |
| Drain & Refill | 3.7 (3.5) |
| Dry Refill | 5.2 (4.9) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 3.5 (3.3) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 4.9 (4.7) |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 API GL-5 Gear Oil) | 2.5 (2.4) |
| Power Steering (Dexron-II) | (1) |
| Transfer Case (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil) | (2) |
| (1) Capacity is 1.27-1.37 pts. (.60-.65L). (2) Capacity is 1.7 pts. (.8L). |
| (1) | Capacity is 1.27-1.37 pts. (.60-.65L). |
| (2) | Capacity is 1.7 pts. (.8L). |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Interval (Miles) |
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
| Normal Service | 100,000 |
| Severe Service (1) | 12,000 |
| Brake Fluid | 60,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Manual Transaxle Oil |
| Normal Service | 15,000 |
| Severe Service (1) | 12,000 |
| Oil & Filter |
| DOHC |
| Normal Service | 5,000 |
| Severe Service (1) | 3,000 |
| SOHC |
| Normal Service | 7,500 |
| Severe Service (1) | 3,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| Spark Plug Wires | 60,000 |
| (1) Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips, or towing a trailer. |
| (1) | Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips, or towing a trailer. |
| Application | Interval (Miles) |
| Valve Clearance |
| DOHC | (1) |
| SOHC | 15,000 |
| (1) Hydraulic lash adjuster is used and no adjustment is required. |
| (1) | Hydraulic lash adjuster is used and no adjustment is required. |
| Application | (1) Deflection In. (mm) |
| A/C Belt | .31-.39 (8-10) |
| Water Pump Belt | .24-.32 (6.1-8.1) |
| Power Steering Belt | .31-.39 (8-10) |
| (1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
| (1) | Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio |
| DOHC | 10.0:1 |
| SOHC | 9.5:1 |
| Compression Pressure |
| DOHC |
| Standard | 206 psi (14.5 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Limit | (1) 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm 2 ) |
| SOHC |
| Standard | 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Limit | (1) 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ). |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
| SOHC |
| Engine Cold |
| Intake | .005-.007 (.13-.18) |
| Exhaust | .006-.008 (.15-.20) |
| Engine Hot |
| Intake | .009-.011 (.23-.28) |
| Exhaust | .010-.012 (.25-.30) |
| DOHC | (1) |
| (1) Hydraulic valve lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required. |
| (1) | Hydraulic valve lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE ARRANGEMENT
Note. Right and left sides refer to engine, as viewed from flywheel.
Right Side
Left Side
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| DOHC | .72-.88 | 10,200-14,000 |
| SOHC | 1.12-1.38 | 11,400-15,600 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
| Application | In. (mm) |
| DOHC (1) | .008-.012 (.20-.30) |
| SOHC | .008-.016 (.20-.41) |
| (1) Also referred to as crank angle sensor air gap. |
| (1) | Also referred to as crank angle sensor air gap. |
| Application | Ohms |
| DOHC (1) | 588-882 |
| SOHC | 140-180 |
| (1) Also referred to as crank angle sensor air gap. |
| (1) | Also referred to as crank angle sensor air gap. |
PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| DOHC & SOHC | (1) 3000-6700 per foot |
| (1) 10,000-22,000 Ohms per meter. |
| (1) | 10,000-22,000 Ohms per meter. |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso | NGK |
| DOHC | W20EPR-U | BPR6ES |
| SOHC | W20EPR-U11 | BPR6ES-11 |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| DOHC | .027-.031 (.69-.79) | 18-22 (24-30) |
| SOHC | .039-.043 (.99-1.09) | 18-22 (24-30) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Man. Trans. | Auto. Trans. |
| DOHC | (2) 5-7 @ 800-900 | (2) 5-7 @ 800-900 |
| SOHC | (2) 4-6 @ 750 | (2) 4-6 @ 850 |
| (1) (Scheme 2)for timing mark location. (2) With jumper wire installed between "D" and "E" terminals of test connector, located near ignition coil. |
| (2) | With jumper wire installed between "D" and "E" terminals of test connector, located near ignition coil. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) (1)
Scheme 2
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure availability, not regulated pressure.
| Application | (1) psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| DOHC | (2) 35.5-38.4 (2.5-2.7) |
| SOHC | (3) 22.7-29.9 (1.6-2.1) |
| (1) Specification listed is with ignition on and engine off. (2) Pressure should remain at 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. (3) Pressure should remain at 12.8 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
| (1) | Specification listed is with ignition on and engine off. |
| (2) | Pressure should remain at 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
| (3) | Pressure should remain at 12.8 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
| Application | Psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| DOHC | (1) (2) 25.6-29.9 (1.8-2.1) |
| SOHC | (1) (3) 12.8-20.0 (.9-1.4) |
| (1) Specification listed is with engine idling. (2) Pressure should remain at 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. (3) Pressure should remain at 12.8 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
| (1) | Specification listed is with engine idling. |
| (2) | Pressure should remain at 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
| (3) | Pressure should remain at 12.8 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| DOHC | 1.5-2.2 |
| SOHC | .5-1.5 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Idle RPM |
| DOHC |
| With A/C Off | 800-900 |
| With A/C On | (2) 850-950 |
| SOHC |
| With A/C Off |
| Auto. Transaxle | 800-900 |
| Man. Transaxle | 700-800 |
| With A/C On |
| Auto. Transaxle (3) | (2) 800-900 |
| Man. Transaxle (3) | (2) 850-950 |
| Auto. & Man. Transaxles (4) | 850-950 |
| (1) Idle speed specification is with transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park. (2) A/C idle speed is adjusted by rotating adjusting screw on A/C Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV). (3) When ECM part number ends with "0". (4) When ECM part number ends with number other than "0". |
| (1) | Idle speed specification is with transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park. |
| (2) | A/C idle speed is adjusted by rotating adjusting screw on A/C Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV). |
| (3) | When ECM part number ends with "0". |
| (4) | When ECM part number ends with number other than "0". |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
| Application | Percent |
| DOHC | 30-40 |
| SOHC |
| With A/C Off | 25-35 |
| With A/C On |
| Auto. & Man Transaxles | (2) 10-20 |
| Auto. & Man. Transaxles | (3) 20 |
| (1) Refer to IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. (2) When ECM part number ends with "0". (3) When ECM part number ends with number other than "0". |
| (2) | When ECM part number ends with "0". |
| (3) | When ECM part number ends with number other than "0". |
ISC DUTY AT SPECIFIED IDLE SPEED (1)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Note. TPS is used on all models except SOHC with manual transmission. SOHC with manual transmission uses Throttle Switch.
| Application | Ohms |
| Between Terminals "C" & "D" |
| With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | 0-500 |
| With .035" (.89 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | Infinity |
| Between Terminals "C" & "A" | 3500-6500 |
| Between Terminals "C" & "B" |
| At Idle | 0-2000 |
| At Wide Open Throttle | 3500-6500 |
| (1) (Scheme 3) |
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE - DOHC (1)
Scheme 3
| Application | Ohms |
| Between Terminals "A" & "B" |
| With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | Less Than 5000 |
| With .035" (.89 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | Infinity |
| Between Terminals "A" & "D" | 4370-8130 |
| Between Terminals "A" & "C" |
| At Idle | 240-1140 |
| At Wide Open Throttle | 3170-6600 |
| (1) (Scheme 4) |
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE - SOHC A/T (1)
Scheme 4
THROTTLE SWITCH
Note. Throttle switch is used on SOHC models with manual transmissions. SOHC models with automatic transmissions are equipped with throttle position sensor.
| Application | Specification |
| Between Terminals "A" & "B" |
| With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | Continuity |
| With .035" (.89 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | No Continuity |
| With Throttle Wide Open | No Continuity |
| Between Terminals "B" & "C" |
| With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | No Continuity |
| With .035" (.89 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | No Continuity |
| With Throttle Wide Open | Continuity |
| Between Terminals "A" & "C" |
| With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | No Continuity |
| With .035" (.89 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw | No Continuity |
| With Throttle Wide Open | No Continuity |
THROTTLE SWITCH CONTINUITY - SOHC M/T
Scheme 5