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Ignition System - NIPPONDENSO Electronic: Overhaul: Reassembly

  1. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. Lightly grease signal rotor (reluctor) inner surface.
  2. Install on shaft aligning proper mark on stopper plate ("10.5" on Celica, 4Runner and Pickup; and "8.5" on Starlet). On all other Toyota models, align drill mark on drive pinion with punch mark on distributor housing. Install new drive pinion and pin.
  3. When installing breaker plate, align 4 clips of plate with 4 grooves in housing.
  4. When replacing pinion, replace pin and drive pinion as a set. Peen both ends of pin in a vise. Adjust air gap between signal rotor and pick-up coil. Install distributor and adjust timing.