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Distributor (1.8L): Installation

  1. To install distributor, reverse removal procedure. Go to step 4). If reference mark was not made as described in removal procedure, go to next step.
  2. Turn crankshaft so that No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on compression stroke. Align distributor housing and gear mating marks. Perform STEP 1. See Fig 1 .
  3. Install distributor to engine while aligning fine cut (groove) of distributor installation flange with center of distributor installation stud. Perform STEP 2. See Fig 1 .
  4. Adjust ignition timing. See appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article. Torque distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  in this article.
Fig 1: Installing Distributor (1.8L)
G90F06306Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.