Savana 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (2001)
Notice: The ignition system distributor driven gear and rotor may be installed in multiple positions. In order to avoid mistakes, mark the
distributor on the following components in order to ensure the same mounting position upon reassembly:
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The distributor driven gear
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The distributor shaft
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The rotor holes
Installing the driven gear 180 degrees out of alignment, or locating the rotor in the wrong holes, will cause a no-start condition. Premature engine
wear or damage may result.
2. Align the white paint mark on the bottom stem of the distributor and the pre-drilled indent hole in the bottom of the gear (3).
3. Use a long screw driver in order to align the oil pump drive shaft to the drive tab of the distributor.
4. Guide the distributor into the engine.
5. Ensure that the spark plug towers are perpendicular to the centerline of the engine.
6. Once the distributor is fully seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the pointer cast into the distributor base.
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If the rotor segment does not come within a few degrees of the pointer, the gear mesh between the distributor and the camshaft may be off a
tooth or more.
