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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 clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the oil pump 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 O-ring to the distributor.

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





- Align the protrusion of the distributor housing with the groove on the driven gear.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.
- Install the distributor with 2 bolts.

Torque: 19 Nm (14 ft lb)

3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
4. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
5 CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.
6. CHECK IGNITION TIMING. (See Ignition Timing).