Removal/Installation

COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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





3. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the timing mark is aligned with "0" 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.

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 "O" 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 (360°) 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 Nm (14 ft lb)

3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
4. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
5. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.
6. CHECK IGNITION TIMING.
Testing and Inspection