Distributor Removal
Distributor Installation and Removal:
Distributor Alignment Indicator:
Rotor Location:
Installed Rotor Position:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
^ Make sure the ignition switch is "OFF."
CAUTION: If the distributor is removed from the engine, It can be re-installed using "procedure A" as long as the crankshaft has not rotated from its Initial position. if the intake manifold, cylinder head, crankshaft, camshaft, timing gear or complete engine was removed or replaced, "procedure B" must be followed to correctly install the distributor. A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) code may also indicate an Incorrectly installed distributor and engine or distributor damage may occur. Procedure B must then be used.
Procedure A
1. Spark plug and coil leads from the distributor cap.
2. 3 wire hail effect switch plug from the base of the distributor.
3. Two screws holding the 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.
5. Mounting clamp hold down bolt and slide the clamp back.
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, wilt 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
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 locating slot in the the distributor base fits Over the dowel pin in the intake manifold. 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. Cap and mounting screws. Do not overtighten 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. 3 wire hall effect switch plug 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.
Procedure B
Bring the engine up to Top Dead Center (TDC) of cylinder number 1. Make sure it is on the compression stroke.
A. Remove the distributor cap screws and cap to expose the rotor.
B. Align the pre-drilled indent hole in the distributor driven gear with the arrow cast into the upper portion of the shaft housing. The rotor segment should point to the cap hold down mount nearest the flat side of the housing.
C. Using a long screw driver, align the oil pump drive shaft in the engine in the mating drive tab in the distributor.
D. Guide the distributor into place, making sure the locating slot in the distributor base fits over the dowel pin in the intake manifold. -
E. ONCE The DISTRIBUTOR IS FULLY SEATED, the rotor segment should be aligned with the pointer cast into the distributor base. This pointer will have a "6" cast into it, indicating the distributor is to be used in a 6 cylinder engine. if the rotor segment does not come within a few degrees of the pointer, the gear mesh between the distributor and camshaft may be off a tooth or more. If this is the case, repeat the procedure again to achieve proper alignment.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Cap and mounting screws. Do not overtighten 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. 3 wire hall effect switch plug to base of 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.