Sundance L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1987)
Fig. 7 Hall Effect pickup installation. 1986-87 2.2 liter engine
ASSEMBLY
2.2 & 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
Lubricate distributor housing bushings with engine oil, then install engine seal onto distributor housing.
2.
Install distributor shaft thrust washer onto distributor shaft, then install shaft into distributor housing.
3.
Install distributor drive gear thrust washer, then install distributor drive gear onto distributor shaft.
4.
Install drive gear roll pin using punch.
5.
On all except 1986-87 2.2 liter engines, position Hall Effect pickup in distributor and connect electrical connector, then install retaining clips.
6.
On 1986-87 2.2 liter engines, install Hall Effect pickup, Fig. 7, ensuring that lead wire retainer is properly engaged in retaining slot.
7.
Press rotor onto shaft, ensuring that rotor is fully seated.
Removal & Installation
REMOVAL
2.2, 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
Disconnect primary wiring connector at distributor, then remove pickup coil lead retaining screw (if equipped).
2.
Remove splash shield retaining screws, then remove shield.
3.
Loosen distributor cap retaining screws, then remove distributor cap.
4.
Rotate crankshaft until rotor is pointing in direction of engine block, then scribe a line on block to indicate rotor position during installation.
5.
Remove distributor hold-down bolt, then carefully lift distributor from engine.
INSTALLATION
2.2, 1.7 Liter Engine
1.
With gasket installed on base of distributor, position distributor into engine.
2.
Engage distributor drive gear with camshaft drive gear so distributor rotor will align with scribe mark made during removal.
3.
If engine was cranked while distributor was removed, proceed as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke. The pointer on clutch housing or bellhousing should align
with "0" mark on flywheel.
b. Rotate distributor rotor to a position ahead of No. 1 distributor cap terminal.
c. Install distributor into engine, engaging distributor drive with camshaft drive gear. The rotor should be properly positioned under distributor
cap No. 1 terminal.
4.
Install distributor cap, then the distributor hold-down screw finger tight.
5.
Install splash shield.
