Disassembly Procedure
- Align white paint mark on the bottom stem of the distributor, and the pre-drilled indent hole in the bottom of the gear (2).
- With the gear in this position, the rotor segment should be positioned as shown for a V6 engine (1). If not, replace the distributor.
- Remove the two screws from the rotor.
- Remove the rotor.
- Note the locating holes that the rotor was removed from:
- The rotor screw holes (1)
- The rotor locator pin holes (2)
- Line up the square-cut hole in the vane wheel with the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
- Remove the two screws that hold the CMP sensor.
- Discard the screws.
- Remove the CMP sensor.
- Note the dimple located below the roll pin hole on one side of the gear. The dimple will be used to properly orient the gear onto the shaft during reassembly.
- Support the distributor drive gear in a V-block or similar fixture.
- Drive out the roll pin with a suitable punch.
- Remove the driven gear from the distributor shaft.
- Remove the round washer.
- Remove the tang washer.
- Remove the shim washer (1).
- Remove the old oil seal.
NOTE:
Refer to Distributor Driven Gear Can Be Installed in Multiple Positions Notice in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.