Removal and Installation

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative terminal cable from battery.

CAUTION (w/SRS): Work must not be started for at least 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. Remove air intake connector.
3. Disconnect distributor connectors.
4. Disconnect high-tension cords from distributor cap.

Removing Spark Plug Wires From Distributor:

a. Using a screwdriver, lift up the lock claw and disconnect the holder from the distributor cap.

Removing Spark Plug Wires From Distributor:

b. Disconnect the high-tension cord at the grommet.
DO NOT pull on the high-tension cords.
Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.
5. Remove distributor.



a. Remove the 2 bolts, and pull out the distributor.
b. Remove the 0-ring from the distributor housing.

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. Set cylinder No.1 to TDC/compression.



- Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and position the slit of the camshaft as shown in the illustration.
2. Install distributor.



a. Install a new 0-ring to the distributor housing.
b. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the 0-ring.



c. Align the cutout portion of the coupling with the groove of the housing.
d. Insert the distributor, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
e. Lightly tighten the 2 bolts.
3. Connect the high-tension cords to distributor cap.

Removing Spark Plug Wires From Distributor:

a. Install the grommet portion into the terminal hole of the distributor cap.



b. Align the spline of the distributor cap with the spline of the holder, and slide on the holder.

Installing Spark Plug Wires In Distributor:

NOTE: Check that the holder is correctly installed to the grommet and Distributor Cap as shown in the illustration.



c. Check that the lock claw of the holder is engaged by lightly pulling the holder.



d. Check that the high-tension cords are connected as shown in the illustration.

Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

4. Connect distributor connectors.
5. Install air intake connector. bolts.
6. Connect negative terminal cable to battery.
7. Check and adjust ignition timing and idle speed.
Ignition Timing
Idle Speed