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:

1. Remove the distributor. Refer to Distributor Replacement .
2. Align the white paint mark on the bottom stem of the distributor, with the pre-drilled indent hole in the bottom of the gear (2).
3. With the gear in this position, the rotor segment should be positioned as shown for a V6 engine (1). If not, replace the distributor.



4. Remove the rotor screws.
5. Remove the rotor.



6. Note the locating holes that the rotor screws were removed from:

•	The rotor screw holes (1)

•	The rotor locator pin holes (2)




7. Line up the square-cut hole in the vane wheel with the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.



8. Remove and discard the CMP sensor screws.



9. Remove the CMP sensor.
10. Note the dimple located below the roll pin hole on one side of the gear. The dimple will be used to properly orient the gear onto the shaft during assembly.




Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

11. Support the distributor drive gear in a V-block or similar fixture.
12. Drive out the roll pin with a suitable punch.



13. Remove the driven gear from the distributor shaft.
14. Remove the round washer.
15. Remove the tang washer.
16. Remove the shim washer (1).



17. Remove the oil seal.

Important: Installing the driven gear 180 degrees out of alignment, or locating the rotor in the wrong holes, will cause a no-start condition. Premature engine wear or damage may result.

1. Line up the square-cut hole in the vane wheel for the CMP sensor.



2. Install the CMP sensor.




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.

3. Install NEW CMP sensor screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).




4. Identify the correct rotor mounting holes:

•	At the rotor screw holes (1)

•	At the rotor locator pin holes (2)




5. Install the distributor rotor according to the index marks.
6. Install the rotor screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).




7. Install the shim washer (1) onto the bottom of the distributor shaft.
8. Install the tang washer.
9. Install the round washer.
10. Install the driven gear according to the index marks.



11. Align the rotor segment as shown for a V6 engine  (1).
12. Install the gear and align the white paint mark on the bottom stem of the distributor, with the pre-drilled indent hole in the bottom of the gear (3).
13. Check to see If the driven gear is installed incorrectly, the dimple will be approximately 180 degrees opposite the rotor segment when it is installed in the distributor.




Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

14. Support the distributor drive gear in a V-block or similar fixture.
15. Install the roll pin with a suitable punch and hammer.



16. Install a NEW oil seal under the mounting flange of the distributor base.
17. Install the distributor. Refer to Distributor Replacement .