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Distributor Installation







1. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER.
2. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark "0", of the No.1 timing belt cover.





- Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No.4 timing belt cover are aligned.
- If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (3600) and align the mark as above.





3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
- Install a new 0-ring to the distributor housing.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the 0-ring.
- Align the marks of the drive gear and distributor housing.
- Insert the distributor, aligning the protrusion of the flange with that of the stud bolt on the cylinder head.
- Install the distributor with the nut.
- Lightly tighten the nut.
4. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER.
5. CONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR.
6. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.
7. ADJUST IGNITION TIMING.

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