Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
7. Invert the distributor and place in the Axle Bearing/Seal Plate T75L-1175-B.
8. Install the gear thrust washer on the distributor.
9. Install the distributor gear on the shaft assembly and align the distributor gear with the felt tip reference.
NOTE: The hole in the drive gear and shaft assembly must be aligned as accurately as possible to allow for ease of the roll pin insertion.
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.
10. Place a 5/8-inch deep well socket centered around gear hole and press the distributor gear onto the shaft assembly.
NOTE: If the hole in the drive gear and shaft assembly will not align, the gear must be removed and attempted again. The gear cannot be turned
for alignment.
11. Insert new roll pin through the distributor gear. The pin should have proper extrusion.
12. Install distributor armature.
13. Install the armature retaining screws and tighten screws to 3-4 Nm (27-35 in lb).
NOTE: Hold drive gear to tighten the armature screws; do not hold the distributor armature.
14. The distributor shaft should rotate freely, without any binding.
NOTE: If the distributor armature contacts the distributor stator, the entire distributor must be replaced.
15. Install the distributor assembly and reset initial timing.
