Ignition System - DURA-Spark II: Overhaul: Disassembly

Remove distributor cap, adaptor and rotor. Disconnect distributor wiring harness plug. Using a small gear puller or two screw drivers, carefully pry armature from sleeve and plate assembly. Remove roll pin.
CAUTION: DO NOT pinch stator wires when removing armature
On V8 engines, remove large wire retaining clip from base plate annular groove. Remove ground screw base and pull up to remove rubber grommet from base.
On all models, remove "E" clip securing diaphragm rod advance link to stator assembly. Lift diaphragm rod off post on stator assembly, and move it out against housing.
Remove 2 diaphragm attaching screws and remove diaphragm from housing. Remove screw retaining ground strap to housing. On V8 engines, remove stator assembly.
On 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder models, remove "E" clip, flat washer and wave washer securing stator assembly to lower plate. remove stator assembly ground screw and lift assembly from distributor. Remove base plate from housing.