Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
1. If installing a new distributor assembly, place 2 marks on the new distributor housing in the same location as the marks on the original housing.
2. Remove the new distributor cap, if necessary.
3. Align the rotor with the second mark (2).
4. Guide the distributor into the engine.
5. Align the hole in the distributor hold-down base over the mounting hole in the intake manifold.
6. As the distributor is being installed, observe the rotor moving in a clockwise direction about 42 degrees.
7. Once the distributor is completely seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the mark on the distributor base (1).
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If the rotor segment is not aligned with the mark, the driven gear teeth and the camshaft have meshed one or more teeth out of alignment.
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In order to correct this condition, remove and reinstall the distributor.
