Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Lexus SC 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install NEW "O" ring seal to distributor shaft and lightly coat with oil. Align protrusion on drive gear with groove in distributor housing. See Fig 1 and Fig 2. Insert distributor, aligning stud in cylinder head with center of flange slot. Lightly tighten hold-down nut.
- Connect spark plug and coil wires to distributor cap. Check ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article. Tighten distributor hold-down nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .