Tracker 4x2 L4-1.6L SOHC TBI (1994)
Distributor: Service and Repair
Fig. 5 Exploded View Of Distributor
REMOVAL:
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Disconnect all distributor electrical connections.
NOTE: DO NOT bend or pull on the spark plug wires, as internal damage may occur. Grip the plug wire boot and twist to remove.
3.
Remove the distributor cap.
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Mark the distributor housing position on the cylinder head.
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Mark the distributor coupling position on the distributor housing.
4.
Remove the distributor flange bolt.
5.
Remove the distributor housing from the engine.
INSTALLATION:
1.
Install the distributor into the engine. Match the marks made on the distributor housing and cylinder head during removal.
2.
Install the distributor flange bolt. DO NOT tighten fully as the ignition timing will have to be set.
3.
Install the distributor cap.
4.
Connect all electrical connections. Be sure to re-attach the spark plug wires exactly as before.
5.
Connect the battery negative (-) cable.
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Set ignition timing to specification. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT.
IF DISTRIBUTOR POSITION WAS LOST:
NOTE: If the engine was accidentally cranked after the distributor was removed, the following procedure can be used to properly reposition the
distributor.`
1.
Rotate the engine until the number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) on its compression stroke. This can be accomplished by the following:
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Remove the fuel pump relay.
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Remove the number one spark plug.
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Install a compression gauge into the spark plug cavity.
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Crank the engine and observe the compression gauge. The TDC of the cylinder's compression stroke occurs when the compression reading is
the 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.
