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Distributor

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Detach the connectors from the distributor

Fig. 2: Remove the bolt holding the wire harness and capacitor, then move the harness and capacitor to the side

Fig. 3: Remove the distributor hold-down nuts . . .

Fig. 4: . . . then slide the distributor from the engine

Before removing the distributor, position No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke and align the timing marks.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the ignition wire cover, if equipped.
  3. Detach the distributor harness connector.
  4. Remove the distributor cap with all ignition wires still connected. Remove the coil wire, if necessary.
  5. Matchmark the rotor to the distributor housing and the distributor housing to the engine.
  6. Remove the hold-down nut.
  7. Carefully remove the distributor from the engine.

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