Distributor: Description and Operation

Hall Sender:

PURPOSE
The distributor is a rotary switch for spark distribution and Hall sender operation.

LOCATION
The distributor is located on LH side of cylinder head.

CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
The distributor consists of the housing and distributor shaft. The distributor shaft is located in the center of the housing. The shaft is in permanent connection with a camshaft in the cylinder head and rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft.

In addition to the shaft, the distributor is a carrier for the following components:
- Camshaft Position Sensor and components
- Rotor
- Cap and static shield


NOTE: For information on the Camshaft Position Sensor and components, refer to COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS.