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First you need the proper equipment to do this job. There should be a plug in under the hood, on passenger side where you plug in your tester. Then you need the book on the codes. Sometimes it is less expensive to just go to a service station and have this done. It will save you time and money.

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2.3 L engine. Need a timing lite, and the peep hole is on the bell housing. Just open the tab and you will see the timing marks as you turn the engine over by hand. Highlite timing mark with a white pencil, attach timing lite to battery and # 1 cyl. and then start it up. Skack the dist. nut for adjustments. Turn the dist. to adjust.

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