Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap. Using 2 screwdrivers, pry off rotor from shaft. Remove reluctor by prying up from bottom of reluctor using 2 pry bars or screwdrivers with a maximum width of 7/16". Be careful not to distort or damage reluctor teeth.
- Remove 2 screws and lock washers attaching plate to housing. Lift out plate and pick-up coils as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove distributor cap clamps.
- If distributor has more than .006" (.15 mm) shaft side play, replace housing shaft and reluctor sleeve by removing shaft retaining pin and sliding retainer off end of shaft.
- Use a file to clean burrs from around pin hole in shaft and remove lower thrust washer. Push shaft up and remove shaft through top of distributor housing.