Installation (1.8L)
- Coat NEW "O" ring with oil and install onto distributor housing. Remove right engine undercover and verify cylinder No. 1 is at TDC by viewing camshaft slot. Slot should be vertical with timing marks at TDC.
- Align cut-out portion of coupling with groove of housing. See Figure. Insert distributor, aligning center of flange with bolt hole on cylinder head. Lightly tighten 2 bolts. Connect spark plug wire to cap in proper order. Connect distributor electrical connector. Connect negative battery cable. Set ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt/nut(s). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.