Miscellaneous Manual Revisions
89AMCjeep08Models
1989 B2 Body
Subject
Engine Application Spark Plug Gap Specification - Service Manual Revision
Index
MISCELLANEOUS
Date September 18, 1989
No.
26-56-89
BODY CODE LEGEND
B2 - SUMMIT 4-DOOR
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
Engine applications for the spark plug gap specifications on page 0-9 of the 1989 Colt/Summit Service Manual (Publication # 81-270-9011) have been revised. Revisions are shown in red.
Please insert the enclosed revised page into your Service Manual for future reference.
POLICY: For information only.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE - Maintenance Service 0-9
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (Replace)
The air cleaner element will become dirty and loaded with dust during use, and the filtering effect will be substantially reduced. Replace it with a new one.
1. Loosen the clamp coupling the air intake hose and the throttle body, and separate the hose.
2. Disconnect the breather hose from the rocker cover.
3. Unclasp the air cleaner cover clip.
4. Remove the air cleaner cover together with the hose.
Caution The air cleaner cover should be removed carefully, because it includes the air-flow sensor.
5. Remove the air cleaner element.
6. Set a new air cleaner element and install the air cleaner cover.
SPARK PLUGS (Replace)
1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission level. Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with new ones.
2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.
Spark plug gap:
3. Install the spark plug and tighten to 20 - 30 N-m (15 - 21 ft.lbs.).
TIMING BELT (Replace)
Replace the belt with a new one periodically to assure proper engine performance. For disassembly and assembly procedures, refer to GROUP 9 - Timing Belt.
ALTERNATOR/WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT (Replace)
1. Place straight edge as shown in the illustration.
2. Measure the deflection with a force of 100 N (22 lbs.) applied to belt mid-point between water pump pulley and alternator pulley. If the standard value is not obtained, make adjustment.
Standard value: