Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
- Install rotor on distributor (if removed). Ensure protrusion on rear of rotor aligns with groove on pick-up coil. Using NEW gasket, install distributor cap (if removed).
- Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise until groove on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing belt cover to position cylinder No. 1 (front cylinder at timing belt end of engine) at TDC on compression stroke. Ensure slot in camshaft is in vertical position. See Fig 1.
- Install NEW "O" ring on distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with engine oil. Align cutout on drive coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Fig 1.
- Install distributor, aligning center of distributor flange mounting 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
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