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HIGH±TENSION CORDS AND CORD
CLAMPS REMOVAL
1. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
(See throttle body removal in SFI System)
2. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 bolts and timing
belt cover.
3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD REAR COVER
Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts and rear
cover.
4. REMOVE HIGH±TENSION CORDS AND CORD CLAMPS
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 high±tension cord clamps from the claws of
the No.3 cylinder head cover.
(b) Remove the bolt holding the high±tension cord clamp to No.2
cylinder head cover.
(c) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the distributor and
ignition coil.
wUsing a screwdriver, lift up the lock claw and disconnect
the holder from the distributor (ignition coil).
wDisconnect the high±tension cord at the grommet. Do
not pull on the cord.
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the con-
ductor inside.
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(d) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the spark plugs.
Disconnect the high±tension cords at the rubber boot. Do not
pull on the cords.
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the con-
ductor inside.
(e) Re mo ve th e 7 high±tension cords and 8 cord clamps
assembly.
5. REMOVE CORD CLAMPS FROM HIGH±TENSION CORDS
HIGH±TENSION CORDS AND CORD
CLAMPS INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL HIGH±TENSION CORDS
(a) Connect the high±tension cords to the spark plugs.
wFace the cord of the high±tension cord as shown in the
illustration.
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wFit the high±tension cord by pushing the center and its
outer ring.
(b) Connect the high±tension cords to the distributor and ignition
coil.
wAlign the spline of the distributor (ignition coil) with the
spline groove of the holder.
wPush in the holder together with the grommet until the
claw of the holder locks securely.
NOTICE: Check that holder is correctly installed to the grom-
met and distributor (ignition coil) as shown in the illustration.
wCheck that the lock claw of the holder is engaged by
lightly pulling the holder. IG±12
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(c) Secure the high±tension cords with the 8 cord clamps as
shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD REAR COVER
3. INSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
4. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
(See throttle body installation in SFI System)
5. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
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DISTRIBUTOR
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
2. DISCONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS FROM
DISTRIBUTOR
Disconnect the 7 high±tension cords from the distributor.
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the con-
ductor inside.
3. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Remove the nut.
(b) Pull out the distributor.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the distributor housing. IG±14
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COMPONENTS FOR DISASSEMBLY AND
ASSEMBLY
DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 3 screws and heat insulator.
2. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP
Loosen the 3 bolts, and remove the distributor cap and O±
ring.
ASSEMBLY HINT: Use a new O±ring.
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3. REMOVE ROTOR
Remove the 2 screws and rotor.
ASSEMBLY HINT: Align the hollow of the signal rotor with the
protrusion of the rotor.
DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION
INSPECT SHAFT
Turn the shaft and check that it is not rough or worn.
If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing as-
sembly.
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 bolts and timing
belt cover.
2. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing
mark ºOº of the No.1 timing belt cover. IG±16
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(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys
and No.4 timing belt cover are aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the
mark as above.
3. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR
(a) Install a new O±ring to the distributor housing.
(b) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O±ring.
(c) Align the marks of the drive gear and distributor housing.
(d) Insert the distributor, aligning the protrusion of the flange with
that of the stud bolt on the cylinder head.
(e) Install the distributor with the nut. Lightly tighten the nut.
4. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
5. CONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS TO DISTRIBUTOR
Connect the 7 high±tension cords to the distributor.
Firing order:
1 ± 5 ± 3 ± 6 ± 2 ± 4
6. CONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
7. ADJST IGNITION TIMING
(See ignition timing inspection and adjustment)
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