Distributor Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect vacuum line at distributor (if equipped).
2. Disconnect distributor pickup lead(s) at wiring harness connector, then remove distributor cap.
3. Mark position of rotor on distributor body and engine block surface so that distributor can be installed in the same position.
4. Remove hold-down and/or bolt and lift distributor from engine.

INSTALLATION

1. If engine was cranked after distributor was removed from engine, rotate crankshaft to bring No. 1 piston up on its compression stroke and align timing mark on crankshaft pulley with "O" (TDC) mark on timing cover.
2. With distributor gasket or O-ring in place, hold distributor over mounting pad.
3. Turn rotor to a position just ahead of the No. 1 distributor cap terminal.
4. Install distributor, engaging tang of distributor shaft with slot in oil pump drive gear. With distributor fully seated on engine, rotor should be under No. 1 cap terminal.
5. Install distributor hold-down and/or bolt, distributor cap, pickup lead(s) and vacuum line (if equipped).
6. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.