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Ignition System - BOSCH Hall Effect: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Loosen ground strap and remove static shield from distributor cap (if equipped). See Fig 1. Remove cap, rotor, carbon brush and spring. Remove dust cover. Remove connector from distributor by depressing retaining clip.
  2. Remove retaining snap ring. Carefully pry off trigger wheel. Remove washers. Remove screws and lift out Hall sending unit and connecting socket. Remove base plate and vacuum unit. Remove pin and distributor drive pinion and shims.
Fig 1: Exploded View of Bosch Hall Effect Distributor
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