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Removal (5.0L & 5.7L)

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NOTE: If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) turns on and DTC P1345 sets after installing the distributor, this indicates an incorrectly installed distributor. Engine damage or distributor damage may occur. Reinstall the distributor using INSTALLATION (ENGINE HAS BEEN ROTATED WITH DISTRIBUTOR REMOVED) .
  1. Turn ignition OFF. Remove the engine cover. See ENGINE COVER . Remove the spark plug wires from the distributor cap by twisting each spark plug wire 1/2 turn. Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the distributor cap. Remove the electrical connector from the base of the distributor.
  2. Remove the screws that retain the distributor cap to the housing. Discard the screws. Remove the distributor cap from the housing. Use a grease pencil in order to mark the position of the rotor in relation to the distributor housing. Mark the distributor housing and the intake manifold with the grease pencil. Remove the mounting clamp and hold-down bolt.
  3. Remove the distributor. As the distributor is being removed from the engine, watch the rotor move in a counter-clockwise direction about 42 degrees. This will appear as slightly more than one clock position. Note the position of the rotor segment. Place a second mark on the base of the distributor. This will aid in achieving the proper rotor alignment during the distributor installation.
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