Distributor Disassembly, Test and Reassembly

Fig 13:

DISASSEMBLY, TEST AND REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

Fig 9:

1. Rotor from distributor housing (Figure 9).
2. ignition coil dust cover and gasket from distributor housing.

Fig 11:

Fig 10:

3. Two nuts and three wires from the ignition coil terminals (Figure 11).
4. Four screws and ignition coil from distributor housing (Figure 11).
5. Connector from the harness retainer.

Fig 14:

6. One screw and harness retainer from distributor housing (Figure 14).
7. Distributor wire from distributor housing.

Fig 12:

8. One screw and capacitor from distributor housing (Figure 12).

MEASURE

Tool Required:
J 39200 Digital Multimeter

Fig 15:

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).

1. The resistance of distributor connector when cold, between terminals 1 and 2, 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 when warm between terminals 1 and 2, using a J 39200. If the camshaft position (CMP) sensor resistance is not between 240 and 325 ohms, replace the distributor housing.

Fig 16:

3. Air gap between the signal rotor and camshaft position (CMP) sensor. If the air gap is not between 0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.016 inch), replace the distributor housing (Figure 16).

INSPECT

Fig 17:

^ Shaft for roughness or wear. If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assembly (Figure 17).
^ Distributor cap and rotor for cracks, terminal corrosion and wear; replace as necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Capacitor to distributor housing; secure with one screw.
2. Distributor wire to distributor housing.
3. Harness retainer to distributor housing; secure with one screw.
4. Connector to harness retainer.
5. Ignition coil to distributor housing; secure with four screws.
6. Three 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.).


7. Ignition coil dust cover and new gasket to distributor housing.
8. Rotor to distributor housing.