If Distributor Position Was Lost

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39313 Spark Plug Port Adapter

If the engine was accidentally cranked after the distributor was removed, the following procedure can be used to properly position the distributor.

1. Crank the engine until the number 1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on its compression stroke. This can be accomplished by the following:
1.1 Remove the fuel pump relay.
1.2. Remove the number 1 spark plug.
1.3. Install the J 39313 and a compression gauge into the spark plug cavity.
1.4. Crank the engine and observe the compression gauge. The TDC of the cylinder's compression stroke occurs when the compression reading is highest.
2. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley to the zero (0) position on the timing indicator.
3. Position the rotor to the number 1 cylinder position on the distributor cap.
4. Install the distributor.
5. Remove the compression gauge and the J 39313.
6. Install the number 1 spark plug.

Tighten
Tighten the spark plug to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

7. Install the fuel pump relay.
8. Set the ignition timing.