1. Check:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification
Replace.
a. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors from the ignition coil terminals.
b. Connect the pocket tester (
× 1)
to the ignition
coil as shown.
Positive tester probe
red/white "1"
Negative tester probe
orange "2"

c. Measure the primary coil resistance.
2. Check:
Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification
Replace.
a. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the ignition coil.
b. Connect the pocket tester (
×
1k) to the ignition
coil as shown.

c. Measure the secondary coil resistance.
Checking the spark plug cap
Checking the ignition spark gapPeriodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on
the followin ...
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
...
Checking the valve springs
The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
Valve spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
2. Measure:
Compressed valve spring force "a"
Out of specification Replace the valve
spring.
b. Installed length
3. ...