Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
4. Using a long screw driver, align the oil pump drive shaft to the drive tab of the distributor.
5. Guide the distributor into the engine.
Ensure that the spark plug towers are perpendicular to the centerline of the engine.
6. Once the distributor is fully seated, the rotor segment should be aligned with the pointer cast into the distributor base.
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This pointer may have a 6 cast into it, indicating that the distributor is to be used on a 6 cylinder engine or a 8 cast into it, indicating that the
distributor is to be used on a 8 cylinder engine.
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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.
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If this is the case, repeat the procedure again in order to achieve proper alignment.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.
