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Ignition System: Distributor: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove distributor waterproof cover (if equipped). Record spark plug wire positions and disconnect wires from distributor cap and from ignition coil.
  2. Disconnect distributor electrical connector. Set cylinder No. 1 to TDC, using following method. Remove oil filler cap and turn crankshaft clockwise until camshaft lobe nose can be seen pointing upward while looking into oil filler hole.
  3. Turn crankshaft counterclockwise approximately 120 degrees. Turn crankshaft back clockwise 10-40 degrees until TDC timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with timing cover mark. Remove distributor hold-down bolt. Remove distributor. Remove "O" ring from distributor shaft and discard.