Distributor: Service and Repair

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL:
1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.





2. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HIGH-TENSION CORDS.
3. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION.





- Turn the crankshaft pulley until the timing mark is aligned with "0" mark on the timing chain cover.





- Check that the distributor rotor direction is as shown in the image above.
- If not turn the crankshaft pulley one complete revolution.
4. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR.





- Remove the hold-down bolt and pull out the distributor.
- Remove the 0-ring from the distributor housing.

DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION:
1. CHECK NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION.
- If necessary, remove the cylinder head cover, and check the following conditions:





- Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.





- Verify that the timing marks with 1 and 2 dots are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration.
- If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the mark as above.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR.





- Install a new 0-ring to the distributor.

HINT: Always use a new 0-ring when installing the distributor.





- Align the groove of the distributor housing with the protrusion on the driven gear.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the 0-ring.





- Insert the distributor, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.
- Lightly tighten the hold-down bolt.
3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
4. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.
5. CHECK IGNITION TIMING.
- Warm up engine.
- Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
- Connect Toyota Hand-Held Tester or OBD Scan Tool.
- Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.





- Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
- Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool. operator's manual for further details.
- Connect timing light to engine.
- Check Idle Speed.
- Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
- Check the idle speed.

Idle speed: 650 ± 50 rpm

- Inspect and adjust ignition timing.





- Using SST 09843-18020 or equivalent, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC1.





- Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.

Ignition timing: 3° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position and A/C OFF).





- Loosen the hold-down bolt, and adjust by turning the distributor.
- Tighten the hold-down bolt, and recheck the ignition timing.

Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft lb)

- Remove the SST from the DLC1.





- Further check ignition timing.

Ignition timing: 2 - 13° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position and A/C OFF).

HINT: The timing mark moves in a range between 2° and 13°.