Procedure A

Distributor Installation and Removal:

Procedure A

Remove or Disconnect

^ Make sure the ignition switch is "OFF."
1. Spark plug and coil leads from the distributor cap.
2. Three wire hail effect switch plug from the base of the distributor.
3. Two screws holding the distributor cap to the housing.
4. Distributor cap.
A. Use a grease pencil to note the position of the rotor segment in relation to the distributor housing. Identify the mark with a 1.
B. The distributor housing and intake manifold should also be marked with a grease pencil for proper alignment when reinstalling.

5. Mounting clamp hold down bolt.
6. Distributor.
^ As the distributor is being removed from the engine, you will notice the rotor move in a counter-clockwise direction, 42°. This will appear as slightly more than one clock position. Noting the position of the rotor segment, by placing a second mark on the base of the distributor, will aid in achieving proper rotor alignment during distributor installation. Be sure to identify the second mark on the base with the number 2.

Install or Connect

Distributor Alignment Indicator:

A. If the original distributor is to be replaced, rather than repaired, remove the new distributor cap. Using a grease pencil, place two marks on the new distributor housing in the same location as the two marks on the original housing.
B. When installing the distributor, align the rotor segment with the number 2 mark on the base of the distributor. Guide the distributor into place, making sure the grease pencil marks on the distributor housing and the intake manifold are in line. As the the distributor is being installed, you will notice the rotor will move in a clockwise direction, 42°. ONCE THE DISTRIBUT0R IS COMPLETELY SEATED, the rotor segment should be aligned with the number 1 mark on the base. If the rotor segment is not aligned with the number 1 mark, the gear teeth of the distributor and camshaft have meshed one or more teeth out of time. To correct this condition, remove the distributor and re-install it following the procedure at step B.

1. Distributor cap and mounting screws. Do not overtighten the screws as the boss may strip.
2. Distributor mounting clamp and tighten to proper torque.

Tighten
^ Distributor clamp and bolt to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.)
^ Distributor cap screws to 4.5-5.0 Nm (40-45 lbs. in.)

3. Three wire hall effect switch connector to base of the distributor.
4. Spark plug and coil leads to the distributor cap.
^ If a check engine light is illuminated after installing the distributor and a DTC P1345 is found, the distributor has been installed incorrectly. You now must refer to procedure; B or proper distributor installation.