Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the distributor electrical connector.
3. Remove the two distributor cap screws and the distributor cap, then remove the distributor rotor. Position the distributor cap and spark plug wire set out of the way.
4. Rotate the engine until the number 1 piston is at the Top Dead Center (TDC) position on the compression stroke.

Distributor:

5. Remove the distributor hold-down bolt.

Distributor:

6. Remove the distributor.

INSTALLATION

Alignment Marks:

NOTE: Before installation check that the number 1 cylinder is at TDC on the compression stroke.

1. Match up the alignment marks on the distributor shaft and distributor housing.
2. Apply engine oil to the O-ring on the distributor.
3. Install the distributor while making sure to engage the drive gear into the camshaft distributor drive gear.
4. Make sure the distributor rotor points to the number 1 wire tower. If the distributor rotor is misaligned, pull the distributor out and rotate the distributor shaft to the next tooth. Repeat this step until the distributor rotor is aligned with the number 1 wire tower.
5. Install the distributor rotor, distributor cap and the distributor cap screws.
6. Connect the distributor electrical connector.
7. Temporarily tighten the distributor hold-down bolt.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.
9. Adjust the ignition timing.
10. Tighten the distributor hold-down bolt to 19-25 Nm (14-18 lb ft).