Distributor: Service and Repair

Distributor, Exploded View:

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.

2. Remove the hose from air cleaner assembly.

3. Disconnect the primary distributor connectors.

4. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

Distributor Bolt Removal:

5. Remove the two hold down bolts and remove the distributor.

INSTALLATION:

Camshaft Alignment:

1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, ensure #1 cylinder is at TDC compression stroke. Position the slit of the intake camshaft.

O-ring Installation:

2. Install a new O-ring to the distributor housing and apply a light coat of engine oil.

Distributor Installation:

3. Align the cutout of the coupling with the line of the housing.

4. Install the distributor and lightly tighten hold down bolts.

5. Connect the spark plug wires to the proper spark plugs.

Firing Order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

6. Reconnect primary distributor connectors, install air cleaner hose, and reconnect negative battery terminal.

7. To adjust ignition timing refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.

8. Torque distributor hold down bolts.

Torque Value: 9 ft.lb (13 Nm)