Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Toyota Tercel. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Coat NEW "O" ring with oil and install onto distributor housing. Ensure cylinder No. 1 is at TDC by viewing camshaft slot. Slot should be vertical with a small, round indentation on right side of slot. Timing marks should be at TDC.
- Align protrusion on lower distributor housing with groove in wing of drive coupling. See Fig 1. Insert distributor so flange mark aligns with nut on top of valve cover. See Fig 2.
- Connect spark plug wires. Connect distributor electrical connector. Connect negative battery cable. Set ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt to 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m).