Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
5. Using a long screw driver, align the oil pump drive shaft to the drive tab of the distributor.
6. Guide the distributor into place, ensuring that the spark plug towers are perpendicular to the centerline of the engine.
7. Once the distributor is fully seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the pointer cast into the distributor base. This pointer will have 6 cast
into it, indicating that the distributor is to be used on a 6 cylinder engine. 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. If this is the case, repeat the procedure again in order to
achieve proper alignment.
Distributor: Installation Procedure A
8. Install the cap and the mounting screws. Do not overtighten as the boss may Strip.
9. 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).
10. Install the three wire hall effect switch connectors to the base of the distributor.
11. 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.
Distributor Disassembly, Test and Reassembly
Distributor Disassemble
Notice: The OBD II ignition system distributor driven gear and rotor can be installed in multiple positions. Be sure to mark the following positions:
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The distributor driven gear
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The distributor shaft
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The rotor holes for the same mounting position upon reassembly
Installing the driven gear 180° off, or locating the rotor in the wrong holes, will cause a no start condition. Also premature wear and damage may result.
Notice: Failure to keep cleaning agents away from the distributor Hall Effect switch may cause premature failure.
