Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI (1987)
Pick-Up Coil: Service and Repair
Exploded View Of TFI Ignition System Distributor.
1.
Remove distributor and vacuum advance assembly, Fig. 2.
2.
Using a small screwdriver or other suitable tool, remove drive coupling spring. Use care not to damage parts.
3.
Clean distributor drive and then, using paint, make reference marks on distributor drive coupling and shaft to aid in reassembly.
4.
Position distributor in a suitable holding device. Using a suitable drift and hammer, drive pin out of shaft and remove coupling.
5.
Inspect end of shaft assembly and in area of drive pin hole for burrs. If necessary use fine emery paper to polish shaft. Wipe shaft clean prior to
removal to prevent damage to seal and bushing in distributor base.
6.
Remove shaft assembly by gently pulling out of distributor base.
7.
Inspect distributor shaft and centrifugal advance assembly. Centrifugal advance assembly should advance freely and return to original position. If
binding occurs, the entire distributor should be replaced.
8.
Remove screws securing stator connector to distributor housing then screws securing the stator retainer in distributor housing. Remove connector
from top of module.
9.
Gently lift stator assembly out of distributor housing.
10.
Pull stator retainer assembly from stator.
11.
Inspect distributor O-rings, replace as necessary.
12.
Inspect distributor base bushing for signs of wear and heat damage. If bushing is damaged, replace complete distributor.
13.
Inspect distributor shaft oil seal. If oil seal is damaged, replace complete distributor. If seal spring retainer (inside seal) is missing or damaged, it
can be replaced.
