Hall Sender - Replacement
87VW2Applies To
4 and 5 cyl.
Gas engines
w/electronic ignition
Group
28
Subject Ignition Distributor
Trigger Wheel Removal
Part Identifier 2839
Key Points
Hall sender replacement
A-294
Number
87-01
June 8, 1987
When replacing the Hall sender in ignition distributors with centrifugal/vacuum advance, the triger wheel must be removed.. Use puller 3163* to avoid damaging the trigger wheel and distributor housing.
Install the puller as follows:
4 cylinder engines
- remove circlip on top of trigger wheel
- install hooks 1 and 2 as shown
- center 1363* tensioning bolt on top of distributor shaft
- slowly tighten bolt and withdraw trigger wheel
- remove and replace Hall sender
Note
A pin is used to position the trigger wheel, which can become dislodged during removal. Be careful not to drop it into the distributor.
5 cylinder engines
- remove circlip on top of trigger wheel
- install hooks 1, 2, and 3 as shown
- center 1363* tensioning bolt on top of distributor shaft
- slowly tighten bolt and withdraw trigger wheel
- remove and replace Hall sender
Note
A pin is used to position the trigger wheel, which can, become dislodged during removal. Be careful not to drop it into the distributor.
*Not minimum requirement