Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Hall Effect Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The drive gear on EEC IV distributors are not released for service. If any nicks or cracks occur during the disassembly or reassembly
procedures, a new EEC IV distributor must be used. The EEC IV distributor drive gear is matched to the EEC IV distributor at assembly and
should never be replaced. Although some of the drive gears for other distributors may physically fit the EEC IV distributor, they must not be used.
Whenever damage or excessive wear is noted on the drive gear, it must be replaced with a new EEC IV distributor.
1. Remove distributor assembly.
2. Remove two armature retaining screws.
NOTE: Hold drive gear to loosen the armature screws; do not hold the distributor armature.
3. Remove distributor armature.
4. Mark the distributor armature and distributor gear with a felt tip pen for reference when reinstalling the distributor gear.
5. Remove and discard the roll pin from the gear.
Removal Of Distributor Gear
6. Invert the distributor and place in the Axle Bearing/Seal Plate T75L-1165-B. Press off the gear using Bearing Pulling Attachment D79L-4621-A
or equivalent.
7. Remove the thrust washer from the distributor.
8. Deburr and polish the shaft with emery cloth so the shaft assembly will slide out freely from the distributor base.