Distributor Shaft, Pole Piece & Pickup Coil

Typical Distributor Components:

REMOVAL:

- With distributor removed, disconnect wires at module terminals
- Remove roll pin from drive gear by driving out with 1/8 inch diameter drift punch. Mark shaft and driven gear so they can be aligned for assembly.
- Remove gear, shim and tanged washer from distributor shaft. Remove any burrs that may have been caused by removal of pin.
- Remove distributor shaft from housing. Bushings in housing are not serviceable.
- Remove retainer from inside pickup coil assembly.
- Remove pickup coil assembly from housing.

INSTALLATION:

- Install pickup coil.
- Fit tab on the bottom of coil into anchor hole in housing.
- Connect pickup coil wiring connector to module.
- Make sure locking tab is in place.
- Install shield onto coil.
- Install retainer onto shield.

Installing Pick-up Coil Retainer:

NOTE: Use a new round retainer if center bushing in distributor base has no groove around the outside. Use a new square retainer when there is a groove in center bushing.

- Place retainer over center bushing with teeth pointing upward.
- Place a 15 mm (5/8 in.) socket head onto edge of retainer. Keep socket centered on retainer so the teeth are not damaged. Use a small hammer to tap retainer evenly down on center bushing. When installing square retainer, make sure both teeth are seated in groove on bushing.
NOTE: The retainer should hold shield, pickup coil, and pole piece firmly.
- Install shaft assembly into housing.
- Install tanged washer, shim and drive gear (teeth up) to bottom of shaft. Align drive gear and shaft assembly.
- Install new roll pin and spin shaft to make sure teeth on shaft assembly do not touch pole piece.