Distributor: Service and Repair

HT DISTRIBUTOR





RENEW

Open the bonnet.

Remove the nuts securing the air cleaner to the inner wing valance.

Release the clips securing the air cleaner to the air flowmeter and remove the air cleaner for access to the engine T.D.C. indicator.

Release the distributor cap retaining clips and reposition the cap.

Jack up and place the vehicle on two stands.

Turn the engine to T.D.C. on number one cylinder.

Remove the distributor clamp bolt.

Note the position of the rotor arm and remove the distributor.

Note the position of the plug leads in the distributor cap and disconnect the leads from the cap.

Remove the cap of the new distributor and fit the leads to the new cap as noted.

Ensure that number one cylinder of the engine is at T.D.C.

Fit the distributor and position it so that the centre of the rotor electrode is in line with cylinder number one electrode in the distributor cap.

Fit and tighten the distributor clamp bolt (1) to the correct torque.

Fit the distributor cap (2) to the distributor and engage the retaining clips (3).

Fit the air cleaner to the air flowmeter and engage the securing clips.

Secure the air cleaner to the inner wing valance and tighten the securing nuts.

Close the bonnet.


DATA

SERVICE TOOLS
Torque wrench.

TORQUE FIGURES
Distributor clamp bolt 9.5 - 12 Nm