Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
4. Guide the distributor into place, making sure the mounting hole in the distributor hold down base is aligned over the mounting hole in the intake
manifold.
5. As the distributor is being installed, you will notice the rotor will move in a clockwise direction, 42 degrees.
6. Once the distributor is completely seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the number 1 mark on the base. If the rotor segment is not
aligned with the number 1 mark, the gear teeth of the distributor and the camshaft have meshed one or more teeth out of time. In order to correct
this condition, remove the distributor and reinstall it following Installation Procedure B.
Distributor: Installation Procedure A
7. Install the cap and the mounting screws. Do not overtighten as the boss may strip.
8. Install the distributor mounting clamp and tighten to the proper torque.
Tighten
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Tighten the distributor clamp and the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
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Tighten the distributor cap screws to 4.8 N.m (43 lb in).
9. Install the three wire hall effect switch connector to the base of the distributor.
10. Install the spark plug and the coil leads to the distributor cap.
If a check engine light is illuminated after installing the distributor and a DTC P1345 is found, the distributor has been installed incorrectly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE B
