Checking No. 1 cylinder TDC markings:

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Set flywheel -A- or drive plate -B- to TDC No. 1 cylinder.

Fig 1: Setting Flywheel Or Drive Plate To TDC No. 1 Cylinder
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Set vibration damper (V -belt pulley) to TDC No. 1 cylinder.

Fig 2: Setting Vibration Damper (V -Belt Pulley) To TDC No. 1 Cylinder
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Mark on camshaft sprocket must align with arrow on toothed belt guard.

Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Camshaft Sprocket Aligned With Arrow On Toothed Belt Guard

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Adjust shaft seating tappet of oil pump parallel to crankshaft.

Fig 4: Adjusting Shaft Seating Tappet Of Oil Pump Parallel To Crankshaft
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NOTE: When installing, turn rotor arm slightly right of the distributor marking. When inserting the rotor arm will turn back towards the marking.

Insert distributor so that rotor arm points to No. 1 cylinder mark on distributor body.

Fig 5: Inserting Distributor So That Rotor Arm Points To No. 1 Cylinder Mark On Distributor Body

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Tighten distributor securing bolt.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm
Before installing, clean distributor cap and check for cracks and signs of tracking, replace if necessary.
- Check basic setting of distributor. See IGNITION TIMING, CHECKING .