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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)11 · Engine management system - PGMFi
11 · Engine

Distributor - 97.5 my on

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Distributor - 97.5 my on
Engine management system - PGMFiDistributor - 97.5 my on

DISTRIBUTOR - 97.5 MY ON

Service repair no - 18.20.20

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
Distributor - 97.5 my on – Disconnect battery earth lead.
  1. Noting their fitted positions, disconnect 4 h.t. leads from distributor cap.
  2. Disconnect multiplug from distributor.
  3. Release harness clip from distributor abutment bracket.
Distributor - 97.5 my on – Release harness clip from distributor abutment bracket.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing distributor.
  2. Remove distributor.

Refit

  1. Release 3 screws securing cap on new distributor, remove cap.
  2. Lightly lubricate ’O’ ring with engine oil and fit to distributor.
  3. Position distributor and rotate rotor arm to engage drive lugs with mating grooves in camshaft.

NOTE: Lugs on end of distributor and grooves in camshaft are offset to ensure that distributor can only be fitted in one position.

  1. Fit 2 bolts securing distributor and tighten temporarily.
  2. Secure harness clip to distributor abutment bracket.
  3. Connect multiplug to distributor.
  4. Fit distributor cap and tighten screws.
  5. Identify and connect h.t. leads.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.
  7. Reset ignition timing, See Adjustments. .
  8. Tighten bolts securing distributor to 24 Nm.

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