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article. Install timing belt and covers. Install cam cover. On non-turbo engines, connect front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold. Tighten
nuts to specification.
4. On turbocharged engines, install exhaust manifold and turbocharger assembly. Install ground wire and strap to cylinder head with
retaining bolts. Connect intercooler tubes (if equipped). Connect O2 sensor connector, and install ground wires to bracket on cylinder
head with retaining screw. Connect main engine harness connector. Connect fuel lines to fuel filter and pressure regulator. Install
throttle cable and retaining brackets.
5. Install coolant hoses and vacuum lines to intake manifold and throttle body. Install coolant hose to thermostat cover. Install intake air
tube to air cleaner. Install spark plug wires and retainers. Install intake air tube to throttle body, and connect by-pass hoses. Fill cooling
system. Connect negative battery terminal. Start engine, check for leaks and system operation.
TIMING BELT COVER
Removal & Installation (1.3L)
Remove accessory belts. Remove water pump pulley. Remove crankshaft damper. Remove bolts retaining upper and lower cover halves to
engine front. Remove both covers. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (1.6L)
Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove RF tire and wheel assembly. Remove RF splash guard. Lower vehicle. Remove spark plugs and set camsh aft
timing to TDC No. 1 cylinder. Remove oil dipstick. Remove water pump pulley. Remove crankshaft pulley, damper and baffle plate. Remove
upper timing belt cover. Remove center and lower timing belt covers. To install, reverse removal procedure.
TIMING BELT
Removal (1.3L)
Remove accessory belts, water pump pulley, crankshaft damper and upper and lower timing belt covers. Mark timing belt direction of rotation
for installation reference. Remove timing belt tensioner pulley bolt. Remove tensioner pulley, spring and spring cover. Remove timing belt.
Installation (1.3L)
1. Ensure timing belt and sprockets are clean and not worn or damaged. Align crankshaft and camshaft timing marks. See Fig. 3 . No. 1
cylinder must be at TDC of compression stroke.
2. Position belt on camshaft sprocket. Install timing belt tensioner spring, spring cover and pulley. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
all bolts and nuts to specification.

Fig. 3: Aligning Camshaft & Crankshaft Timing Marks (1.3L)

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Removal (1.6L)
NOTE:Always rotate engine in direction of norm al operation. Rotating crankshaft backwards m ay cause belt to
jump timing.
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front oil seal. Carefully slide camshaft out front of cylinder head. DO NOT d a ma ge b e a r in g b o r e s.
Inspection (1.3L)
1. Check cylinder head for warpage. See INSPECTION under CYLINDER HEAD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure
camshaft lobes across their maximum dimensions. Inspect for scoring and wear. Replace camshaft if not within specification. See, in this
article, CAMSHAFT LOBE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
2. Measure camshaft bearing journals and cylinder head bores. See Fig. 6
and Fig. 7 . Subtract camshaft bearing journal O.D. from
cylinder head bore I.D. to obtain oil clearance. If clearance is not within specification, replace head and/or camshaft. See, in this article,
CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS tables.
Installation (1.3L)
1. Oil camshaft and insert carefully. Install thrust plate. Install camshaft front oil seal. Install rocker arm shaft assemblies to original
location. Ensure oil holes in rocker arm shaft face downward.
2. While tightening rocker arm shaft, slide shaft springs away from retaining bolt to prevent pinching spring. Tighten rocker arm shaft bolts
in sequence and to specification. See Fig. 5
. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.
CAMSHAFT LOBE SPECIFICATIONS

Fig. 5: Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence (1.3L)

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Removal (1.6L)
1. Disconnect battery ground terminal. Disconnect air by-pass hoses, and remove intake air tube. Disconnect throttle cable, and remove
ret ain in g b racket s. Remo ve cam co ver. Remo ve t imin g b el t .
2. Hold camshaft with wrench while removing pulley retaining bolt. Remove camshaft pulley(s). Remove seal plate. Remove camshaft seal
using Seal Remover (T78P-3504-N). If removing intake cam, remove distributor.
3. Note numerical and directional markings on camshaft bearing caps for installation. Remove bearing cap retaining bolts alternately and
gradually to prevent overstressing camshaft. Remove camshaft.
Inspection (1.6L)
1. Check cylinder head for warpage (if removed). See INSPECTION in CYLINDER HEAD . Measure camshaft lobes across their
maximum dimensions. Inspect for scoring and wear. Replace camshaft if not within specification. See CAMSHAFT LOBE
SPECIFICATIONS table. NOTE:For additional cam shaft specifications, see, in this article, CAMSHAFT SPECIFICAT IONS
table
under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of this article.
NOTE:Cam shaft bearings are NOT replaceable. If not within specification, replace cylinder head and/or
cam shaft.
ApplicationStandard Height: In. (mm)W ear Limit: In. (mm)
1.3L1.4332-1.4371 (36.403-36.503)1.4273 (36.253)
1.6L1.6098 (40.888)1.5944 (40.498)
NOTE:For additional cam shaft specifications, see CAMSHAFT SPECIFICAT IONS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICAT IONS at end of this article.
NOTE:Cam shaft bearings are NOT replaceable. If not within specification, replace cylinder head and/or
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2. Measure camshaft bearing journals and cylinder head bores (with bearing caps in place and torqued to specification). See Fig. 7 .
Subtract camshaft bearing journal O.D. from cylinder head bore I.D. to obtain oil clearance. If clearance is not within specification,
replace head and/or camshaft. See CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Lubricate camshaft bearings with engine oil. Position camshaft(s) in cylinder head. Ensure all tappets are in place. Install intake cam
with the "I" mark straight up and exhaust cam with the "E" mark straight up. Install bearing caps according to numbers and arrows.
Arrows point to front of engine. Tighten retaining bolts gradually and in sequence to specification See Fig. 6
. See, at end of this article,
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
2. Install distributor (if removed). Install camshaft seal using Seal Protector (T90P-6256-AH) and Seal Installer (T90P-6256-BH). Install
seal plate and tighten retaining screws to specification. Install camshaft pulley to specification and tighten retaining bolt to specification.
3. Install timing belt. Install cam cover. Install throttle cable and retaining brackets. Install intake air tube and connect air by-pass hoses.
Connect battery ground terminal. Start engine and check for leaks and proper operation.

Fig. 6: Cam Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence (1.6L)

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bearing oil seal. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
WATER PUMP
Removal & Installation (1.3L)
Remove timing belt. Drain cooling system. Remove lower radiator hose and heater return hose from water pump. Remove water pump
retaining bolts and water pump. Clean gasket mounting surface and replace gasket. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal (1.6L)
1. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT . Drain cooling system. Remove timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Remove oil dipstick
bracket retaining bolt.
2. Remove power steering pump from retaining bracket, leaving hoses attached. Remove power steering bracket and position power
steering pump to one side. Remove water pump outlet. Remove water pump retaining bolts and water pump.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Clean all gasket surfaces. Transfer rubber belt cover seal to new water pump (if required). Position water pump with new gasket and
install retaining bolts. Install pump outlet with new gasket and "O" ring. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
2. Install oil dipstick retaining bolt. Install timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Install power steering pump bracket. Install power
steering pump. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
3. Install timing belt. Fill cooling system. Start engine and check for leaks and proper system function.
OIL PAN
Removal (1.3L)
Disconnect battery ground cable. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove flywheel housing dust cover. Remove oil pan retaining bolts,
nuts and stiffeners. Rotate crankshaft while removing oil pan. Remove baffle plate from oil pan. Clean gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
Installation (1.3L)
Ensure gasket surfaces are clean. Apply oil resistant sealer to front and rear engine covers and across joint line of cylinder block.
Removal (1.6L)
1. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove frame brace retaining bolt. Loosen RH "A" arm front bolt, and pivot brace downward.
Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold (or turbocharger). Remove exhaust pipe bracket retaining bolts. Loosen rubber
exhaust hangers at catalytic converter.
2. Allow exhaust to hang supported by mechanic's wire. Disconnect turbocharger oil return hose (if equipped). Remove oil pan retaining
bolts. Carefully pry oil pan loose from cylinder block.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Clean pan and block gasket surfaces. Apply Gasket Sealant (E3AZ-19562-A) to new front and rear pan seals. Install seals to cylinder
block. Apply Gasket Sealant (E3AZ-19562-A) to oil pan gasket surface. See Fig. 8
. Install oil pan and tighten pan retaining bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
2. Connect turbocharger oil return hose (if equipped). Install rubber exhaust hanger to brackets. Install new gasket and connect fro n t
exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold (or turbocharger). Install front exhaust pipe bracket. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
3. Pivot frame brace into position. Tighten retaining bolt to crossmember and RH "A" arm front retaining bolt to specification. Lower
vehicle, fill with oil and start engine. Check for oil leaks and system operation. NOTE:Raise engine slightly with floor jack, if required, to gain clearance for water pum p rem oval.
CAUT ION: DO NOT force a pry tool between cylinder block and oil pan.
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ST ART ER
1991 ELECT RICAL Starters
DESCRIPTION
The Nippondenso direct drive starter is a conventional 12-volt, 4-pole, brush-type starter. The integral solenoid is attached to the drive
housing. When starter is energized, starter solenoid causes the starter pinion to engage with the flywheel ring gear. The overrunning clutch
pinion drive is mounted directly on armature shaft drive end.

Fig. 1: Starter System Schematic

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY
Undercharged battery. Loose or corroded cable connections. Bad starter.
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK
Undercharged battery. Bad ignition switch. Bad clutch engage switch (M/T) or neutral safety switch (A/T). Loose or corroded cable
connections. Bad starter. Faulty circuit grounds.
STARTER SPINS & ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK
Bad starter. Bad flywheel ring gear and/or starter drive pinion.
ENGINE STARTS WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED (M/T)
Bad clutch engage switch. Adjust or replace.
ENGINE STARTS IN GEAR (A/T)
Bad neutral safety switch. Adjust or replace.
ON-VEHICLE TESTING
PRELIMINARY TEST
Ensure battery is fully charged and has load tested okay. If starter will not crank engine with fully charged battery, proceed with the following
test.
1. Using a digital voltmeter, connect positive voltmeter lead to starter solenoid terminal "S", and negative lead to starter housing. See Fig.
1 .
2. Turn ignition switch to START position, and observe voltmeter reading. If voltage at terminal "S" is greater than 8 volts, starter or circuit
malfunction is indicated. See VOLTAGE DROP TEST
and STARTER GROUND CIRCUIT TEST under ON-VEHICLE TESTING.
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3. If voltage is not present or is less than 8 volts at starter solenoid terminal "S", malfunction in circuit to terminal "S" is indicated. Proceed
to the following tests.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST
1. Locate ignition switch connector under dash. Using a 12-volt test light or voltmeter, ensure voltage is present on Black/Yellow wire
when ignition switch is turned to RUN or ON position. This will verify proper operation of ignition switch.
2. If there is no voltage on Black/Yellow wire, the problem is either ignition switch or circuit between battery and ignition switch.
CLUTCH ENGAGE SWITCH (M/T) TEST
Unplug clutch engage switch from main wiring harness. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across switch terminals. Continuity should
exist when switch plunger is pushed in and should not exist when switch plunger is released. If clutch engage switch does not operate as
specified, replace switch.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH (A/T) TEST
Unplug neutral safety switch from main wiring harness. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across switch terminals "A" and "B". See Fig.
2 . Place transmission shift selector in Park or Neutral position. Continuity should exist between terminals "A" and "B". Continuity should not
exist in any other transmission shift selector positions. If switch does nor operate as specified, replace switch.

Fig. 2: Identifying Neutral Safety Switch Terminals

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VOLTAGE DROP TEST
1. Disconnect and ground coil wire from distributor cap to prevent engine from starting. Connect remote starter switch between starter
solenoid terminal "S" and battery positive terminal. See Fig. 3
.
2. Using a digital voltmeter set on low scale, connect positive voltmeter lead to battery positive terminal. Connect negative lead to starter
solenoid terminal "M". See Fig. 3
.
3. Engage remote starter switch. Observe and record voltmeter reading. Voltmeter reading should be less than .5 volt. If voltage at terminal
"M" is greater than .5 volt, move negative voltmeter lead to solenoid terminal "B", and repeat test.
4. If voltage at terminal "B" is less than .5 volt, inspect solenoid cable connections and solenoid contacts for problem.
5 . Cl ean so l en o id t ermin al s "B", "M" an d "S", an d rep eat st ep s 1 ) through 4). If voltmeter still reads greater than .5 volt at termin al "M"
and less than .5 volt at terminal "B", solenoid contacts are bad.
6. If voltmeter reads greater than .5 volt at terminal "B", clean cables and connections at solenoid. If voltmeter still reads greater than .5
volt, check for poor positive battery cable connection or bad cable. Repair or replace as necessary.
7. To locate excessive voltage drop, move negative voltmeter lead toward battery, and check each connection point. When high voltmeter
reading is no longer present, last connection point is bad.
NOTE:Make all voltm eter connections at com ponent term inal rather than at cable or wire end.
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Fig. 3: Testing Voltage Drop

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STARTER GROUND CIRCUIT TEST
1. Disconnect and ground coil wire from distributor cap to prevent engine from starting. Connect remote starter switch between starter
solenoid terminal "S" and battery positive terminal. See Fig. 1
.
2. Using a digital voltmeter set on low scale, connect positive voltmeter to starter motor housing. Ensure connection point is clean and free
of rust and grease. Connect negative voltmeter lead to negative battery terminal.
3. Engage remote starter switch and crank engine. Observe and record voltmeter reading. Voltmeter should read .2 volt or less. If voltage
drop is greater than .2 volt, clean negative battery cable connections at battery and body connections. Retest to ensure problem has been
corrected.
4. If voltage drop is still excessive, replace negative battery cable(s) as necessary. If battery cables test okay, and starter still cranks slowly
or not at all, remove and repair starter motor.
BENCH TESTING
STARTER NO-LOAD TEST
Remove starter. Place starter on bench. Connect a fully charged 12-volt battery, voltmeter, ammeter and remote starter switch to starter. See
Fig. 4
. Engage remote starter switch. Starter should rotate smoothly. Ensure voltage and amperage draw is less than maximum specification at
5000 RPM minimum. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. If voltage and/or amperage is higher than specifications, disassemble
starter and determine cause.
NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:Make all voltm eter connections at com ponent term inal rather than at cable or wire end.
ApplicationMaximum AmpsVolts
Capri & Festiva6011.5
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Fig. 4: Starter No
-Load Test
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PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT TEST
1. Disconnect field lead from terminal "M" of solenoid to prevent starter from turning. See Fig. 5
. Connect jumper wire from a 12-volt
battery positive terminal to terminal "S" of solenoid. Connect another jumper wire from negative battery terminal to terminal "M" of
solenoid.
2. Solenoid should energize when battery is connected, kicking out drive pinion. With drive pinion extended, measure pinion gap between
drive pinion and collar. Gap should be .020-.080" (.5-2.0 mm). See Fig. 5
.
3. Add or subtract shims between solenoid and end housing to achieve proper pinion depth gap. Install field lead to terminal "M" of
solenoid. Install nut and tighten to 70-106 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m).

Fig. 5: Measuring Pinion Gap

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NOTE:DO NOT engage solenoid for m ore than 10 seconds. If test m ust be repeated, wait at least 3
m inutes between tests to allow solenoid to cool.
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FORD
1.3L 4-Cylinder
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For Aspire, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 60,000 miles on Federal vehicles, and 105,000 miles on California
vehicles. For Festiva, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 60,000 miles.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
TIMING BELT
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove accessory belts. Remove water pump pulley. Remove right inner fender panel to gain access
to crankshaft pulley. See Fig. 1
. Remove outer crankshaft pulley attaching bolts, then outer stiffener and spacer. Remove inner pulley
and baffle plate. Remove bolts retaining upper and lower cover halves to engine front. Remove both covers. See Fig. 2
.
2. Mark timing belt direction of rotation for installation reference. Remove timing belt tensioner pulley bolt. Remove tensioner pulley,
spring, and spring cover. Remove timing belt.
Installation
1. Ensure timing belt and sprockets are clean, and not worn or damaged. Align crankshaft and camshaft timing marks. See Fig. 3 . Position
belt onto sprockets in original running direction.
2. Install timing belt tensioner spring, spring cover, and pulley. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and
nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Adjust drive belts to proper tension.

Fig. 1: Removing Right Inner Fender Panel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. NOTE:Always rotate engine in direction of norm al operation. Rotating crankshaft backwards m ay cause
belt to jum p tim ing.
CAUT ION: Never twist, turn inside out, or bend tim ing belt. Keep belt away from grease and oil.
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IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
IDLE MIXTURE
IDLE SPEED
1. Turn off all accessories. Place automatic transmission in Park or manual transmission in Neutral. Set parking brake. Connect tachometer
to engine. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Connect a jumper wire between single-wire STI test connector (Green on
Capri; Black on Festiva) and ground. See Fig. 1
.
2. Locate idle speed control by-pass air (ISC-BPA) valve on intake manifold. Remove cap, and adjust idle speed to specification by turning
idle air adjust screw on ISC-BPA valve. See Fig. 2
. Remove jumper wire.
IDLE RPM

Fig. 2: Locating Idle Air Adjust Screw

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THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH (TP)
CAPRI
Throttle position sensor is preset at factory. No adjustment is required.
FESTIVA
1. Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are adjusted to specification. Stop engine. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Unplug TP connector at throttle body. Insert appropriate feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and stop lever. Check for continuity
between specified terminals on TP connector. See TP ADJUSTMENT table.
3. To adjust, loosen TP attaching screws. Connect ohmmeter between terminals IDL and TL. See Fig. 3
. Insert a .020" (.5 mm) feeler
gauge between throttle stop screw and stop lever.
4. Rotate TP until ohmmeter indicates continuity. Insert a .028" (.7 mm) thickness gauge between stop screw and stop lever. Ohmmeter
should indicate no continuity. If ohmmeter indicates continuity, repeat adjustment procedure.
ApplicationAuto. Trans.Man. Trans.
1.3L9-11 @ 8509-11 @ 700
1.6L Non-Turbo1-3 @ 8500-4 @ 850
1.6L Turbo10-14 @ 8500-4 @ 850
NOTE:Idle m ixture is controlled by ECA and is not adjustable.
ApplicationAuto. Trans.Man. Trans.
1.3L830-870680-720
1.6L800-900800-900
CAUT ION: DO NOT tam per with throttle stop screw at throttle lever. Doing so m ay result in dam age to throttle
body.
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