K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1996)
new distributor housing in the same location as the two marks on the original housing.
B. When installing the distributor, align the rotor segment with the number 2 mark on the base of the distributor. Guide the distributor into place,
making sure the grease pencil marks on the distributor housing and the intake manifold are in line. As the the distributor is being installed, you
will notice the rotor will move in a clockwise direction, 42°. ONCE THE DISTRIBUT0R IS COMPLETELY SEATED, the rotor segment
should be aligned with the number 1 mark on the base. If the rotor segment is not aligned with the number 1 mark, the gear teeth of the
distributor and camshaft have meshed one or more teeth out of time. To correct this condition, remove the distributor and re-install it following
the procedure at step B.
1. Distributor cap and mounting screws. Do not overtighten the screws as the boss may strip.
2. Distributor mounting clamp and tighten to proper torque.
Tighten
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Distributor clamp and bolt to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.)
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Distributor cap screws to 4.5-5.0 Nm (40-45 lbs. in.)
3. Three wire hall effect switch connector to base of the distributor.
4. Spark plug and coil leads to the distributor cap.
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If a check engine light is illuminated after installing the distributor and a DTC P1345 is found, the distributor has been installed incorrectly.
You now must refer to procedure; B or proper distributor installation.
