Grand Marquis V8-302 5.0L VIN F TBI (1984)
d.
Line-up the drive pin with the slot in the base.
7.
With someone holding the distributor steady on the support tool or vise, use a 5/32 inch diameter drift and hammer to
drive the pin out of the shaft.
8.
Remove the distributor from the fixture. Remove the drive coupling from the fixture and place aside for re-assembly.
9.
Before removing the shaft from the base, check for burrs on the end of the shaft and especially around the drive pin hole.
If burrs are present, polish the shaft with emery paper and wipe clean before removing the shaft from the base to prevent
damage to the lip seal and bushing in the base.
10. After assuring that there are no burrs, remove shaft assembly by gently pulling up on the shaft plate.
11. Remove the two screws holding the module to the base.
12. Remove the module. Wipe grease from the base and module, keeping surfaces free of dirt.
13. Remove the octane rod retaining screw.
14. Remove the octane rod assembly.
15. Remove the two screws retaining the stator connector in the bowl of the distributor. (Retain the screws for re-assembly.)
16. Remove the stator assembly from the top of the bowl, by gently lifting up.
17. Inspect the base bushing for wear or signs of excess heat concentration, replace the complete distributor assembly if
damaged.
18. Inspect the shaft oil seal for tears or cuts; replace the complete distributor assembly if oil seal is damaged.
19. Carefully check the spring retainer that holds the shaft oil seal against the shaft - it must be present and have no kinks or
breaks. Replace spring if necessary.
20. Inspect the base "O" ring for cuts or damage and replace the "O" ring if necessary.
21. Inspect base casting for cracks and wear. Replace complete distributor assembly if damage is found.
Re-assembly and Installation
1.
Place the stator over the bushing and press down to seat.
2.
Place the stator connector in position - tab should fit in the notch on the base and the fastening eyelets should be aligned
with their screw holes.
3.
Position the wires away from moving parts.
4.
Reinstall the two stator screws and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
5.
With the seal on the octane rod, insert in holes. Reinstall the octane rod through the base octane rod hole.
6.
Place the end of the octane rod onto the same post as the original stator only (one post should easily fit in the octane rod
hole).
7.
Reinstall the octane rod screw and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
8.
Wipe the back of the module and the distributor module mounting face free of all dirt.
9.
Apply grease (No. WA10) to back of the module and spread evenly (thin, even coverage).
10. Turn the distributor base upside down so that the stator connector is in full view.
11. Insert the module, being sure that the three module pins are inserted into the stator connector.
12. Fully seat the module into the connector and against the base.
13. Reinstall the module screws and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
14. Apply a light coat of M2C162A oil to the distributor shaft below the armature.
NOTE: Do not over-lubricate.
15. Insert the shaft assembly through the base bushing.
16. Place the drive coupling over the shaft and line up the paint dots that were made during disassembly. Start the pin into the
drive coupling and shaft.
17. With someone holding the distributor steady on the support tool or vise, drive the pin into the shaft until the end of the pin
is flush with the step in the drive coupling.
18. Check for free movement of the drive coupling on the pin and verify that the pin does not extend beyond the step in the
coupling in either direction.
