Pickup 4WD V6-2972cc 3.0L SOHC (1991)
Distributor
6. Lightly clamp the distributor in a vise equipped with soft jaws.
7. Pull off the rotor from the rotor shaft.
8. Remove the packing rubber.
9. Lift off the cover.
10. Remove the disc and spacer. Observe which side of the disc is the top, for future reassembly.
11. Disconnect the lead wire connector.
12. Lift off the plate and unit by removing the three mounting screws.
13. Remove the shaft bearing tightening screws.
14. Make a position identification mark on the distributor shaft (for the drive gear, to prevent 180° out of alignment, reassembly).
15. Place the drive gear on a soft base (wooden block) so that it will not be damaged.
Distributor Drive Gear Removal
16. Drive out the roll pin by using a pin punch.
17. Remove crank angle/TDC sensor hold down screws. Replace crank angle/TDC sensor unit.
18. After coating the shaft with a small amount of engine oil, insert the shaft into the distributor housing.
CAUTION: Do not use solvent or similar products.
