K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Ignition Coil: Service and Repair
Description
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the ignition coil wire to the distributor.
4. Remove the studs holding the bracket and the ignition coil to the intake manifold.
5. Remove the bracket and the ignition coil.
6. Drill and punch out the two rivets holding the ignition coil to the bracket.
7. Remove the ignition coil from the bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
A replacement ignition coil kit comes with two screws in order to attach the ignition coil to the bracket.
1. Install the ignition coil to the bracket with the two screws.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the ignition coil and the bracket to the intake manifold with studs.
Tighten
Tighten the studs to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).
3. Install the ignition coil wire.
4. Install the electrical connectors.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly.