Ignition System: Distributor: Installation

Ensure cylinder No. 1 (front cylinder) is at TDC on compression stroke and groove on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing chain cover. It may be necessary to remove valve cover and check that the one-dot and 2-dot timing marks on camshaft sprockets are aligned. See Fig 2. If timing marks are not aligned, rotate crankshaft pulley one full revolution.
Install NEW "O" ring on distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with engine oil. Align protrusion on drive gear with groove on distributor housing. See Fig 3.
Install distributor, aligning center of distributor mounting flange bolt hole with bolt hole on cylinder head. Install and tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Check ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article.

Fig 1: Checking Rotor Position

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Fig 2: Checking Timing Mark Alignment

Fig 3: Aligning Drive Gear & Distributor Housing