Ignition Rotor: Service and Repair

Fig. 11 Distributor Cap Screws:

Fig. 13 Distributor Rotor Button And Spring:

REMOVAL
1. Remove bolt holding air inlet resonator to intake manifold.
2. Loosen clamps holding air cleaner cover to air cleaner housing.
3. Remove PCV make-up air hose from air inlet tube.
4. Loosen hose clamp at throttle body.
5. Remove air inlet tube, resonator and air cleaner cover.
6. Remove EGR tube.
7. Remove spark plug cables from distributor cap.
8. Loosen distributor cap holddown screws and remove cap Fig. 11.
9. Mark the rotor position and remove rotor. The mark indicates where to position the rotor when reinstalling the distributor.
10. Inspect rotor for cracks or burned electrode. If any of these conditions exist, replace rotor.
11. Inspect rotor button for damage. Replace button and spring as required. Pull button and spring out of cap Fig. 13.
12. Reverse the removal steps for installation.