Notice: There are two procedures available to install the distributor.
Use Installation Procedure 1 when the crankshaft has NOT been rotated from the original position. Use Installation Procedure 2 when any of the following components are removed:• | The intake manifold |
• | The cylinder head |
• | The camshaft |
• | The timing chain or sprockets |
• | The complete engine |
• | Twist each spark plug wire 1/2 turn. |
• | Pull only on the wire boot in order to remove the wire from the distributor cap. |
This will appear as slightly more than one clock position.
This will aid in achieving the proper rotor alignment during the distributor installation.
• | 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. |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.4 N·m (21 lb in).
Important: If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates after installing the distributor and DTC P1345 is set, the distributor has been installed incorrectly.
Important: Rotate the number 1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke. The engine front cover has 2 alignment tabs and the crankshaft balancer has 2 alignment marks spaced 90 degrees apart which are used for positioning the number 1 piston at TDC. With the piston on the compression stroke and at TDC, the crankshaft balancer alignment mark (1) must align with the engine front cover tab (2) and the crankshaft balancer alignment mark (4) must align with the engine front cover tab (3).
Notice: The ignition system distributor driven gear and rotor may be installed
in multiple positions. In order to avoid mistakes, mark the distributor on
the following components in order to ensure the same mounting position upon
reassembly:
• The distributor driven gear • The distributor shaft • The rotor holes
• | The alignment will not be exact. |
• | If the driven gear is installed incorrectly, the dimple will be approximately 180 degrees opposite of the rotor segment when installed in the distributor. |
Ensure the flat portion of the distributor housing is facing toward the front of the engine.
If the rotor segment does not come within a few degrees of the pointer, repeat the procedure in order to achieve the proper alignment.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.4 N·m (21 lb in).
Important: If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates after installing the distributor and DTC P1345 is set, the distributor has been installed incorrectly.