Daytona L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1984)
Distributor: Service and Repair
With Electronic Spark Control (ESC)
Removal & Installation
REMOVAL
2.2, 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
Disconnect primary wiring connector at distributor, then remove pickup coil lead retaining screw (if equipped).
2.
Remove splash shield retaining screws, then remove shield.
3.
Loosen distributor cap retaining screws, then remove distributor cap.
4.
Rotate crankshaft until rotor is pointing in direction of engine block, then scribe a line on block to indicate rotor position during installation.
5.
Remove distributor hold-down bolt, then carefully lift distributor from engine.
INSTALLATION
2.2, 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
With gasket installed on base of distributor, position distributor into engine.
2.
Engage distributor drive gear with camshaft drive gear so distributor rotor will align with scribe mark made during removal.
3.
If engine was cranked while distributor was removed, proceed as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke. The pointer on clutch housing or bellhousing should align
with "0" mark on flywheel.
b. Rotate distributor rotor to a position ahead of No. 1 distributor cap terminal.
c. Install distributor into engine, engaging distributor drive with camshaft drive gear. The rotor should be properly positioned under distributor
cap No. 1 terminal.
4.
Install distributor cap, then the distributor hold-down screw finger tight.
5.
Install splash shield.
6.
Connect primary wiring connector to distributor.
7.
Install pickup coil lead retaining screw (if equipped).
8.
Adjust ignition timing.
Disassembly & Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
2.2 & 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
Remove rotor from shaft and disconnect pickup electrical connector on all except 1986-87 models.
2.
On all 1984-85 models, remove Hall Effect pickup retaining clips. On 1986-87 models, pickup is held in place by cap retaining screws.
3.
On all models, remove Hall Effect pickup assembly.
4.
Remove distributor drive gear roll pin using punch, then remove drive gear.
5.
Remove drive gear thrust washer and distributor shaft.
6.
Remove distributor to block seal.
