Tool - JD189 Distributor Body/Rotor Arm Set Position

18-25



Distributor Body/Rotor Ann - Set Position
Using Service Tool JD 189

MODEL:
88 MY-onwards AJ6 Engine

DATE:
10/92



SUPERSEDES:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 86-64

ISSUE:

Service Tool JD 189 has been introduced for checking and setting the distributor body and rotor arm position on AJ6 engines.

ACTION:

To check and/or set the distributor body and rotor arm position, use the following procedure:

^ Un-clip and remove the distributor cap (H.T. leads connected).





^ On the compression stroke of the No. 1 cylinder, set the engine to T.D.C. by aligning the leading edge of the marked tooth on the crankshaft reluctor wheel with the pointer on the timing cover, (Fig. 1).






^ Fit tool JD 189 to the distributor body, (Fig. 2). Make sure that the lug on the tool engages with the notch in the distributor body.



^ If necessary, loosen the distributor clamp bolt and rotate the distributor body until the tool engages with the notch. Then tighten the distributor clamp bolt.

^ Remove the tool and install the distributor cap.


WARRANTY INFORMATION:


Fault Code R.O. Number/Desc. Time Allowance

7AA 18.20.20/Re-set distrib. up to VIN 667828: 0.15 hr
body/rotor arm position from VIN 667829: 0.25 hr