Distributor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect distributor coupler.





3) Remove distributor cap. Then to facilitate re-installation, turn crankshaft in normal direction (clockwise as viewed from crankshaft pulley side) so that distributor rotor is positioned at No.1 terminal of distributor cap.
4) Remove distributor flange bolt.
5) Pull out distributor housing assembly.

INSTALLATION
1) If distributor rotor has not been positioned at No.1 terminal of distributor cap in distributor removal, perform following step.





(1) Turn over crankshaft in normal direction (clockwise as viewed from crankshaft pulley side) until "V" mark on pulley aligns with timing mark "0" (zero) on timing tab.
(2) After aligning two marks, remove cylinder head cover to visually confirm that the rocker arms are not riding on the camshaft cams at No.1 cylinder. If the arms are found to be riding on the cams, turn over crankshaft 360° to align the two marks anew.





2) Check O ring for damage and deterioration. Replace if necessary.
Apply engine oil to it.
3) Align punch mark on gear with "V" mark on housing.





4) Insert distributor into gear case in such a way that the center of distributor flange will coincide with distributor flange bolt hole provided in distributor gear case. When inserting the distributor completely, position of distributor rotor becomes as shown in figure. Secure distributor in place tentatively by making flange bolt finger-tight.
5) Check to make sure that rotor is in good condition.
6) Inspect distributor cap and clean or replace as required.
7) Make sure that distributor cap seal is placed properly and install cap, and then fasten it with screws.
8) Connect distributor coupler.
9) Connect negative cable at battery.
10) Check and adjust ignition timing as previously outlined.