Ignition System: Distributor: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery terminal. On TBI models, remove air cleaner assembly. Remove upper intake manifold assembly.
- On all models, disconnect electrical connectors to distributor. Remove distributor cap and move out of the way. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and hold-down clamp. Note position of rotor. Pull up slightly on distributor until rotor stops turning counterclockwise and again note position of rotor. Remove distributor from engine.
CAUTION:
Although similar in appearance, components of HEI/EST distributors are NOT interchangeable. See Figure.