Ignition System - Except 2.6L: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Remove distributor from vehicle. Lightly clamp distributor in soft jawed vise. Remove distributor cap and rotor from shaft. Remove screw holding pick-up lead to distributor housing.
NOTE: When removing spark plug wires from distributor cap, DO NOT pull on wires. Positive-locking wires must be released from inside cap. See Fig 1.
- Remove Hall Effect pick-up assembly lock springs (or clips) and lift pick-up assembly out. Remove 2 screws holding splash shield to distributor housing. Mark drive gear (or distributor drive) position on distributor shaft. Using a pin punch, drive roll pin from shaft.NOTE: Hall Effect pick-up assembly may be replaced without removing distributor from engine.
- Remove drive gear (or distributor drive) and remove shaft from housing. If equipped, remove thrust washers, nylon spacers and block seals.