Distributor: Service and Repair

Distributor, Exploded View:

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.

2. Disconnect primary distributor connector.

3. Remove distributor cap retaining screws, distributor cap and spark plug wires.

4. Remove hold down bolt and remove distributor.

INSTALLATION:


1. Install a new O-ring to the distributor housing and apply a light coat of engine oil prior to installation.

Distributor Installation Timing Marks:

2. Turn crankshaft pulley until the timing mark is aligned with 5° BTDC mark.

3. Ensure rockers on cylinder #1 are loose. If not, rotate crankshaft 1 full turn and re-align timing marks.

Distributor Rotor Alignment:

4. Install distributor rotor. Begin insertion of the distributor with rotor pointing upward and mounting hole centered with bolt hole.

5. Install distributor hold down bolt and tighten by hand. Remove rotor.

Crankshaft Position Sensor Showing Signal Rotor Alignment:

6. Align the signal rotor tooth with pickup coil projection.

7. Torque distributor hold down bolt.

Torque: 14 ft.lb (19 Nm)

8. Install rotor and distributor cap with spark plug wires.

9. Reconnect primary distributor connector and negative battery terminal.

Firing Order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

10. To adjust ignition timing, refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.