Distributor Removal & Installation

Spark Plug Wire Routing:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
NOTE: Verify ignition switch is "OFF".

- Wiring harness connectors at side of distributor.
- Coil wire and sparkplug wires on either the left or right side of the distributor.
- Distributor cap by the two screws and set to side:
- Bring engine to TDC on the compression stroke for the #1 cylinder and align timing marks to 0~.
- Scribe a mark on the distributor housing in line with the rotor.
- Scribe a mark on the engine in line with the rotor.
- Note position of the distributor housing in relation to engine.
- Distributor bolt hold-down clamp, raise distributor noting rotor rotation, then remove distributor and gasket (if applicable).
NOTE Do NOT rotate crankshaft with distributor removed from engine.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTE
To ensure correct timing of distributor it must be installed with rotor correctly positioned as noted in removal procedure. Line up rotor, mark on distributor housing, and mark on engine.
If distributor shaft won't drop into engine, insert a screwdriver into cavity for distributor and turn oil pump driveshaft.
- Distributor and gasket (if applicable).
- Hold-down clamp and tighten bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb. ft.).
- Distributor cap.
- Wiring harness connectors at side of distributor.
- Sparkplug wires and coil wires.
- Check engine timing.