Distributor Disassembly, Test and Reassembly

DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY TEST AND REASSEMBLY

TOOL REQUIRED
J 39200 Digital Multimeter

PROCEDURE

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Rotor from distributor housing.
2. Ignition coil dust cover and gasket from distributor housing.

Ignition Coil Terminal Nuts:

3. Two nuts and four wires from the ignition coil terminals.

Ignition Coil Screws:

4. Four screws and ignition coil from distributor housing.

Igniter Terminal Screws:

5. Three screws and three wires from the igniter terminals.

Removing Igniter:

6. Two screws and igniter from distributor housing.

Distributor Connectors:

7. Two connectors from the harness retainer.

Distributor Harness Retainer:

8. One screw and harness retainer from distributor housing.
9. Distributor wire from distributor housing.

Noise Suppressor Condenser:

10. One screw and noise suppressor condenser from distributor housing.

NOTICE: The term "cold" refers to temperature ranging from - 10°C (14°F) to 50°C (104°F). The term "hot" refers to temperature ranging from 50°C (104°F) to 100°C (212°F).

Measuring Camshaft Position Sensor Resistance:

MEASURE
1. The resistance of distributor connector C1 when cold, between terminals 3 and 6, using a J 39200. If the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor resistance is not between 185 and 275 ohms, replace the distributor housing.
2. The resistance of distributor connector C1 when cold, between terminals 2 and 5, using a J 39200. If the CMP sensor resistance is not between 370 and 550 ohms, replace the distributor housing.
3. The resistance of distributor connector C1 when hot, between terminals 3 and 6, using a J 39200. If the CMP sensor resistance is not between 240 and 325 ohms, replace the distributor housing.
4. The resistance of distributor connector C1 when hot, between terminals 2 and 5, using a J 39200. If the CMP sensor resistance is not between 475 and 650 ohms, replace the distributor housing.

Measuring Air Gap:

5. Air gap between the signal rotor and CMP sensor. If the air gap is not between 0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.016-inch), replace the distributor housing.

Inspecting Distributor Shaft:

INSPECT
^ Shaft for roughness or wear. If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assembly.
^ Distributor cap and rotor for cracks, terminal corrosion and wear; replace as necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Noise suppressor condenser to distributor housing; secure with one screw.
2. Distributor wire to distributor housing.
3. Harness retainer to distributor housing; secure with one screw.
4. Two connectors to harness retainer.
5. Igniter to distributor housing; secure with two screws.
6. Three wires to igniter terminals; secure with three screws.
7. Ignition coil to distributor housing; secure with four screws.
8. Four wires to ignition coil terminals; secure with two nuts.

NOTICE: When connecting the wires to the ignition coil, insert them properly into their grooves found on the side of the ignition coil and make sure the wires do not come in contact with the signal rotor or distributor housing.

^ Tighten ignition coil terminal nuts to 8 Nm (71 lb. in.).

9. Ignition coil dust cover and new gasket to distributor housing.
10. Rotor to distributor housing.