Removal & Installation: Distributor
- Remove distributor cap, rotor and adapter (if equipped). Disconnect and plug vacuum advance hose(s). Disconnect distributor connector from wiring harness. Rotate engine to align stator assembly pole and any armature pole. See Figure.
- Mark position of distributor body-to-engine block. Mark position of rotor. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and clamp. Remove distributor from engine. DO NOT rotate the engine while the distributor is removed.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. If necessary, crank engine to fully seat distributor. Set initial timing. Connect vacuum advance hose(s).