CHECKING ilSTRIBUTOR POSITION
To verify correct distributor rotational position,
connect the DRB scan tool to the data link connector.

The data link connector is located in the engine com-
partment. Gain access to the SET SYNC screen on

the DRB.
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Follow the directions on the DRB screen and start
the engine. With the engine running, the words IN
RANGE should appear on the screen along with 0°.
This indicates correct distributor position.
If a plus (+) or a minus (-) is displayed next to the
degree number, and/or the degree displayed is not

zero, loosen but do not remove the distributor hold-
down clamp bolt. Rotate the distributor until IN

RANGE appears on the screen. Continue to rotate

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the distributor until achieving as close to 0° as pos-
sible. After adjustment, tighten clamp bolt to 22.5

N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
The degree scale on the SET SYNC screen of the
DRB is referring to fuel synchronization only. It is
not referring to ignition timing. Because of this,
do not attempt to adjust ignition timing using this
method. Rotating the distributor will have no effect

on ignition timing. All ignition timing values are con-
trolled by the powertrain control module (PCM).