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Ignition System - Hall Effect: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove distributor with ignition wires from vehicle. Clamp distributor in soft-jawed vise. Remove 2 screws holding splash shield to distributor housing. Remove distributor cap and rotor from shaft.
    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 .
    Fig 1: Releasing Positive-Locking Spark Plug Wires
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  2. Remove Hall Effect pick-up assembly lock springs (or clips) and lift pick-up assembly out. Mark drive gear (or distributor drive) position on distributor shaft. Using a pin punch, drive roll pin from shaft.
  3. Remove drive gear (or distributor drive) and remove shaft from housing. If equipped, remove thrust washers, nylon spacers and block seals.