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Distributor Overhaul

Fig 1 Removing distributor shield. Models equipped with 6 & 8 cylinder engines:




Fig 2 Pickup coil disassembled. Models equipped with 6 & 8 cylinder engines:






1. Remove cap and coil as an assembly.
2. Remove rotor and pickup coil leads from module.
3. Mark relationship of distributor shaft and driven gear for reference during assembly.
4. Remove roll pin and driven gear.
5. Remove distributor shaft assembly.
6. Remove shield, Fig. 1.
7. Remove retaining ring, pickup coil, magnet and pole piece, Fig. 2.
8. Remove module retaining screws and capacitor screw, then remove module, capacitor and harness assembly from distributor.
9. Disconnect wiring harness from module. Reverse procedure to assemble.