Distributor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.

2. Remove air cleaner hose.

3. Disconnect distributor connector.

Ignition Wire Removal And Installation:

4. Remove secondary ignition wires from spark plugs and ignition coil.

Ignition Wire Clamp:

5. Remove the bolt retaining secondary ignition wire clamp.

Distributor Hold Down Bolt Removal And Installation:

6. Remove the two distributor hold down bolts. Remove distributor from cylinder head.

Distributor O-ring:

7. Remove and discard distributor O-ring.

INSTALLATION:

TDC Timing Marks:

1. Rotate crankshaft to align timing mark on crank pulley with the TDC mark on the timing belt cover. Ensure position of the slit in the intake camshaft.

Distributor O-ring:

2. Lightly coat a new distributor O-ring with engine oil prior to installation.

Distributor Mating Marks:

3. Align the drill mark on the distributor shaft with the groove on the distributor housing. Install the distributor in the cylinder head.

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

Ignition Wire Clamp:

5. Install and tighten the secondary ignition wire clamp.

6. Connect the secondary ignition wires to the spark plugs and ignition coil. Ensure proper firing order.

Firing Order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

7. Reconnect the distributor connector.

8. Adjust ignition timing. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.