Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1995)
Distributor: Service and Repair
RE-Establishing Distributor Position
IF THE DISTRIBUTOR POSITION WAS LOST
If the engine was accidentally cranked after the distributor was removed, the procedure listed below can be used to properly position the
distributor.
TOOL REQUIRED
J 22794 Spark Plug Port Adapter
PROCEDURE
1. Crank the engine until the number one cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on its compression stroke. This can be accomplished by the
following:
A. Remove the circuit opening relay (fuel pump relay).
B. Remove the number one spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug / Service and Repair / Spark Plug Replacement.
C. Install a J 22794 spark plug port adapter and a compression gage into the spark plug cavity.
D. Crank the engine and observe the compression gage. The TDC of the cylinder's compression stroke occurs when the compression reading is
highest.
2. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley to the zero (0) position on the timing indicator.
3. Position the rotor to the number one cylinder position.
4. Install the distributor. Refer to Distributor Replacement under this heading.
5. Remove the J 22794 spark plug port adapter and the compression gage.
6. Install the number one spark plug. Tighten spark plug to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
7. Install the circuit opening relay.
8. Set ignition timing. Refer Ignition System / Adjustments.