Remove and Install

Removing and installing distributor

1. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove heated air elbow.
4. Remove secondary cables from holders.
5. Loosen distributor cap attaching screws, then remove distributor cap and set aside.
6. Remove distributor attaching nut, then pull distributor out of engine block.

Refit

Ignition Rotor Alignment @ TDC:

7. Ensure cylinder No. 1 is still set at TDC.
8. Check distributor shaft seal and replace if necessary.
9. Rotate rotor in such a way that after distributor is installed, rotor center will point towards notch in top of distributor housing.
10. Install distributor, then install attaching nut.

NOTE: It is not necessary to set ignition timing as distributor only distributes secondary voltage. The rotor centrifugal control only affects the rotor to ensure spark is sent to correct cylinder during normal engine operation.