Installation (Engine Has Not Been Rotated With Distributor Removed)
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- To ensure correct timing of distributor, install with rotor positioned as it was when distributor was removed. Align distributor rotor with last mark made on distributor housing. Align bolt hole in distributor hold-down with threaded hole in intake manifold.
- Carefully lower distributor into engine. Distributor rotor should turn clockwise and line up with first reference mark made on distributor housing once fully seated into engine. Bolt hole in distributor hold-down should still be aligned with threaded hole in intake manifold.
- If distributor rotor is not properly aligned, remove distributor and repeat procedure until mark aligns properly. Install distributor hold-down bolt and tighten to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If installing a new distributor assembly, place 2 marks on the new distributor housing in the same location as the marks on the original housing. Remove the new distributor cap, if necessary. Use a long screwdriver in order to align the oil pump drive shaft to the drive tab of the distributor. Align the rotor with the second mark.
- Guide the distributor into the engine. Align the hole in the distributor hold-down base over the mounting hole in the intake manifold. As the distributor is being installed, observe the rotor moving in a clockwise direction about 42 degrees. Once the distributor is completely seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the mark on the distributor base. If the rotor segment is not aligned with the mark, the driven gear teeth and the camshaft have meshed one or more teeth out of alignment. In order to correct this condition, remove and reinstall the distributor.
- Install the distributor mounting clamp and bolt. Install the distributor cap. Install NEW distributor cap screws. Install the electrical connector to the distributor. Install the spark plug wires to the distributor cap. Install the ignition coil wire. The wire must not touch anything like the dip stick. Rubbing will cause a ground or a short condition after a short period of use. If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates after installing the distributor and DTC P1345 is set, the distributor has been installed incorrectly. Reinstall the distributor using INSTALLATION (ENGINE HAS BEEN ROTATED WITH DISTRIBUTOR REMOVED) .