Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
- Rotate accessory drive shaft clockwise until groove on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing chain cover to position cylinder No. 1 (front cylinder) at TDC on compression stroke (if necessary). Ensure slot in camshaft is in proper position. See Figure. Remove bolt from end of accessory drive shaft.CAUTION: Ensure bolt is removed from end of accessory drive shaft to prevent damage to cooling fan.
- Install NEW "O" ring on distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with engine oil. Align cutout on drive coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Fig 2.
- Install distributor, aligning center of distributor mounting flange bolt hole with bolt hole on cylinder head. Install and tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Install Seal Packing (08826-00080) at designated areas on distributor housing. See Fig 3. Install rotor. Using NEW gasket, install distributor cap. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Check ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article.