Distributor: Service and Repair

COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL





1. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- Using a screwdriver, lift up the lock claw and disconnect the holder from the distributor cap.
- Disconnect the high-tension cord at the grommet. DO NOT pull on the cord.

NOTICE: Pulling on or bonding the cords may damage the conductor inside.





2. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
- Remove the mounting bolt, and pull out the distributor.
- Remove the 0-ring from the distributor housing.





COMPONENTS FOR DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- Remove the 3 bolts and distributor cap.
2. REMOVE ROTOR
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL DUST COVER
- Remove the dust cover.
- Remove the gasket.





4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL
- Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 3 wires from the ignition coil terminals.





- Remove the 4 screws and ignition coil.





5. REMOVE CORD CLAMP
- Disconnect the connector from the cord clamp.
- Remove the screw and cord clamp.





6. REMOVE CONDENSER
- Remove the screw and condenser.





DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION
INSPECT SHAFT
Turn the shaft and check that it is not rough or worn.
If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assembly.

DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL CONDENSER
- Install the condenser with the screw.
2. INSTALL CORD CLAMP
- Install the cord clamp with the screw.
- Connect the connector to the cord clamp.





3. INSTALL IGNITION COIL
- Remove any old packing (FIPG.) material.
- Apply seal packing to the ignition coil installing surface of the housing as shown in the illustration.

Seal packing:
Part No. 0S826-00080 or equivalent

- Install the ignition coil with the 4 screws.





- Connect the 3 wires to the ignition coil terminals with the 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
- When connecting the wires to the ignition coil, Insert both properly into their grooves found on the side of the ignition coil.
- Be sure the wires do not contact with signal rotor or distributor housing.





4. INSTALL IGNITION COIL DUST COVER
- Install a new gasket to the distributor housing.
- Install the dust cover.
5. INSTALL ROTOR
6. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- Install the distributor cap with the 3 bolts.

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION





1. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
- Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and position the slit of the intake camshaft as shown in the illustration.





2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
- Install a new O-ring to the distributor housing.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.





- Align the cutout portion of the coupling with the groove of the housing.
- Insert the distributor, aligning the bolt hole of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
- Tighten the mounting bolt.

Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

3. CONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP
4. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
5. CHECK IGNITION TIMING