Removal/Disassembly

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
2. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM DISTRIBUTOR CAP

(See ignition system)

3. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION





- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the timing mark is aligned with "O" mark on the oil pump cover.





- Remove the 3 bolts and distributor cap.





- Check that the distributor rotor direction is as shown.
- If not, turn the crankshaft pulley one complete revolution.
4. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR





- Remove the 2 mounting bolts, and pull out the distributor.
- Remove the O-ring from the distributor housing.

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE ROTOR
2. REMOVE IGNITION COIL DUST COVER





- Remove the dust cover.
- Remove the dust proof packing.
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL





- Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 3 wires from the ignition coil terminals.
- Remove the 4 screws and ignition coil.
4. REMOVE SIGNAL GENERATOR (PICKUP COIL)





- Remove the 2 screws and signal generator (pickup coil) from the distributor housing.
5. REMOVE CONDENSER





- Remove the screw and condenser.

INSPECTION

INSPECT SHAFT





- Turn the shaft and check that it is not rough or worn.
- If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assembly.