Distributor - up to 97.5 my
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 400 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs › Distributor - up to 97.5 my
Engine management system - PGMFiDistributor - up to 97.5 my
DISTRIBUTOR - UP TO 97.5 MY
Service repair no - 18.20.20
Remove
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Noting their fitted positions, disconnect 4 h.t. leads from distributor cap.
- Release 2 multiplugs from clips and disconnect multiplugs.
- Remove 3 bolts securing distributor.
- Remove distributor.
Refit
- Release 3 screws securing cap on new distributor, remove cap.
- Lubricate ’O’ ring with engine oil and fit to distributor.
- 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.
- Fit 3 bolts securing distributor and tighten temporarily.
- Connect multiplugs and secure to clips.
- Fit distributor cap and tighten screws.
- Identify and connect h.t. leads.
- Connect battery earth lead.
- Reset ignition timing. See Adjustments.
- Tighten bolts securing distributor to 24 Nm.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP - UP TO 97.5 MY
Service repair no - 18.20.10
Remove
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Noting their fitted positions, disconnect 4 h.t. leads from distributor cap.
- Release 3 captive screws securing distributor cap.
- Remove distributor cap.
- Remove distributor cap seal.
Refit
- Inspect distributor cap seal for damage. Replace if necessary.
- Clean distributor cap seal location and fit seal.
- Position distributor cap and tighten screws.
- Connect h.t. leads to distributor cap.
- Connect battery earth lead.
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