Ignition System: Distributor: Removal
- Record spark plug wire locations, and disconnect wires from distributor cap. Disconnect distributor electrical connector. Remove 2 ventilation hoses. Remove distributor cap and dust-proof packing ring. Verify timing mark on crankshaft pulley is aligned with "0" mark on timing chain case. If necessary to bring cylinder No. 1 to TDC, install a 12 x 1.25 mm nut and bolt into end of crankshaft. Turn crankshaft until cylinder No. 1 is on compression stroke and timing mark aligns with TDC mark on timing case cover.
- Ensure distributor rotor points toward direction shown. See Figure. If rotor is not as shown, turn crankshaft pulley one complete revolution. Remove distributor hold-down bolts. Remove distributor. Remove "O" ring from distributor housing and discard.
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