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Assembly/Installation

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL CONDENSER Install the condenser with the screw.
2. INSTALL SIGNAL GENERATOR (PICKUP COIL)
- Install the signal generator (pickup coil) to the distributor housing.
- Align the rotor tooth with the pickup coil, and temporarily install the 2 screws.





- Using a thickness gauge, set the air gap and tighten the 2 screws.

Air gap: 0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.016 in.)

NOTICE: Be sure that the wires do not contact with the signal rotor.

3. INSTALL IGNITION COIL
- Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.





- Apply seal packing to the ignition coil installing surface of the housing as shown in the illustration.

Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent

- Install the ignition coil with the 4 screws.





- Connect the 3 wires to the ignition coil terminals with the 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
- When connecting the wires to the ignition coil, insert the wire properly into the groove on the side of the ignition coil.
- Be sure the wires do not contact with signal rotor or distributor housing.

4. INSTALL IGNITION COIL DUST COVER
- Install a new dust proof packing to the distributor housing.
- Install the dust cover.
5. INSTALL ROTOR

INSTALLATION
1. CHECK NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
- If necessary, remove the cylinder head cover, and check the following conditions:





- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the oil pump cover.





- Verify that the timing marks with 1 and 2 dots are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration.
- If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (36O°) and align the mark as above.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
- Install a new O-ring to the distributor.

HINT: Always use a new O-ring when installing the distributor.





- Align the protrusion of the distributor housing with the groove on the driven gear.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.
- Install the distributor with 2 bolts.

Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
4. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP
5. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
6. CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition Timing