Ignition System: Distributor: Installation

If engine has been cranked while distributor is removed, establish the relationship between the distributor shaft and No. 1 piston position as follows:

Rotate crankshaft in a clockwise direction, as viewed from front, until No. 1 cylinder piston is at top of compression stroke (compression should be felt on finger with No. 1 spark plug removed). Then continue to slowly rotate engine clockwise until indicating mark is aligned to 0 degree (TDC) mark on timing chain cover.

1. Clean top of cylinder block for a good seal between the distributor base and block.
2. Lightly oil the rubber O-ring seal on the distributor housing.
3. Install rotor to distributor shaft.
4. Position distributor into engine to its original position. Engage tongue of distributor shaft with slot in distributor oil pump drive gear. Position rotor to the No. 1 spark plug cable position.
5. Install distributor holddown clamp and clamp bolt. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Rotate the distributor housing until rotor is aligned to cylinder No. 1 alignment mark on the camshaft position sensor. See Figure.
7. Tighten clamp holddown bolt to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque. See Figure
8. Connect camshaft position sensor wiring harness to main engine harness.
9. Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.
10. Install all spark plug cables in correct firing order to distributor cap. Be sure all spark plug cables are firmly connected into distributor cap towers.
11. Install air cleaner assembly and connecting tubes.
12. Connect negative battery cable.