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Hall Effect Electronic Spark Control System: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove distributor from vehicle. Lightly clamp distributor in soft jaws of vise. Remove distributor cap and rotor from shaft. Remove screw holding pick-up lead on 1.7L engines; remove pick-up connector on 2.2L engines.
    NOTE: When removing spark plug wires from distributor cap, do not pull on wires. Positive-locking wires must be released from inside cap. See Figure.
  2. Remove Hall Effect pick-up assembly lock springs (or clips) and lift out pick-up assembly. 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.
  3. Remove drive gear (or distributor drive) and remove shaft from housing. If equipped, remove thrust washers, nylon spacers and block seals.
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