Distributor: Service and Repair

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR





2. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HIGH-TENSION CORDS





3. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
- Turn the crankshaft pulley until the timing mark is aligned with "0" mark on the timing chain cover.





- Check that the distributor rotor direction is as shown.
- If not, turn the crankshaft pulley one complete revolution.
4. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
- Remove the hold-down bolt and pull out the distributor.
- Remove the O-ring from the distributor housing.

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. CHECK NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
- If necessary, remove the cylinder head cover, and check these conditions:





- Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark "ON of the timing chain cover.





- Verify that the timing marks with 1 and 2 dots are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration.
- If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the mark as above.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR





- Install a new O-ring to the distributor.

HINT: Always use a new O-ring when installing the distributor.





- Align the groove of the distributor housing with the protrusion on the driven gear.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.





- Insert the distributor, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
- Lightly tighten the hold-down bolt.
3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
4. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
5. CHECK IGNITION TIMING

(See ignition timing inspection and adjustment in Engine Mechanical)