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5.0L (VIN Y)

  1. Place transmission in Park. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Turn A/C and all accessories off. Connect tachometer to engine. Connect timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire.
  2. With engine running, ground ALDL test connector, located under driver's side dash. Loosen distributor hold-down bolt. Set timing to specification. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  table. Tighten distributor housing and recheck timing. With engine still running, disconnect jumper from ALDL test connector. If jumper is removed before engine is shut off, no trouble code will be stored).
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