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Pick-Up Coil: Service and Repair




Removal
1. Remove distributor cap, rotor and adapter, then disconnect distributor wiring harness plug.
2. Using a small gear puller or two screwdrivers, pry armature from sleeve and plate assembly. Use caution to avoid loss of roll pin.
3. Remove E-clip securing diaphragm rod to stator assembly, then lift diaphragm rod off stator assembly pin.
4. Remove screw retaining ground strap at stator assembly grommet, then wire retaining clip from lower plate assembly.
5. Remove grommet from distributor base and lift stator assembly off lower plate assembly.

Installation
1. Place stator assembly on lower plate assembly bushing, then install wire retaining clip.
2. Place diaphragm rod over pin on stator assembly, then install E-clip.
3. Insert stator assembly grommet in distributor base slot, then install and Torque ground strap retaining screw to 15 inch lbs. minimum.
4. Observe that there are two locating notches in armature, and install armature on sleeve and plate assembly using unused notch and new roll pin.
5. Install distributor adapter, rotor and cap, then connect distributor wiring harness plug to vehicle wiring harness.