Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
- Remove 2 engine undercovers and right side engine hood side panel. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to set cylinder No. 1 to TDC of compression stroke. Verify timing mark on crankshaft pulley is aligned with "0" mark on No. 1 belt cover. Turn crankshaft clockwise and position intake camshaft slot vertically. See Fig 1. Coat new "O" ring with oil and install onto distributor housing.
- Align cut-out portion of distributor drive coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Figure. Connect distributor electrical connector. Install distributor, aligning flange hole(s) with bolt hole(s) on cylinder head. Install hold-down bolt(s). Connect negative battery cable.
- Install spark plug wires. Install air intake hose if removed. Set ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt(s) to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).
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