Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Distributor Cap:

2. Remove the two distributor cap screws.
3. Pull the distributor cap off and position it aside.

Electrical Connectors:

4. Disconnect the two distributor electrical connectors.
5. It the distributor is not being replaced, scribe a reference mark across the distributor base flange and the cylinder head. This reference mark will allow installation without changing the timing. Note the position of the distributor rotor.

Distributor:

6. Remove the two distributor bolts and remove the distributor.

Distributor O-Ring:

7. Remove and discard the distributor 0-ring from the distributor.

INSTALLATION
1. Install a new distributor 0-ring on the distributor.

Installing Distributor:

NOTE: When installing the distributor, ensure that the offset drive tangs engage with the camshaft slots. The rotor position should be the same as when removed.

2. Position the distributor and install the two distributor bolts.
- If a replacement distributor is being installed, loosely tighten the distributor bolts.
- If the distributor is not being replaced, align the reference marks made during removal and tighten the distributor bolts to 19-25 Nm (14-19 lb ft).
3. Install the two distributor electrical connectors.
4. Install the distributor cap and the two distributor cap screws.
5. Install the battery ground cable.

NOTE: If a new distributor has been installed, the ignition timing should be checked and adjusted.

6. Check for proper operation.