Distributor Overhaul: Disassembly
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII, and 1995 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- On models with distributor mounted ICM, remove 2 module screws. Pull right side of module down and back up distributor mounting flange to disengage module terminals from connector in distributor base. Remove module by pulling toward flange and away from distributor.CAUTION: Attempting to remove ignition module without first moving entire module toward distributor flange will break module pins at connector.
- On all models, hold gear, and loosen shaft screws. DO NOT hold shaft. Remove screws and shaft. Using a felt-tip pen, mark shaft and gear for installation reference. Remove and discard roll pin in gear.
- Place distributor in Axle Bearing Remover (T75L-1165-B). Press off gear using arbor press and Pinion Bearing Cone Remover (D79L-4621-A). Remove shaft. Using emery cloth, remove burrs from distributor shaft. Remove shaft from distributor assembly. See Fig 1 or Fig 2.
- Remove thrust washer from distributor (if equipped), and save for installation. Remove screw and octane rod assembly (if equipped). Remove stator assembly screws and stator.
- Inspect base bushing, "O" ring and distributor housing for wear, cracks or other damage. If necessary, replace "O" ring. If distributor housing or bushings are worn, replace entire distributor assembly.