Installation (Samurai & Sidekick)

To install, reverse removal procedure. Go to step 5). If reference mark was not made as described in removal procedure, go to next step.
Turn crankshaft (clockwise direction) until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. On Samurai, align rotor with center of cap bolt hole. Perform STEP 1. See Fig 1 . On Sidekick, align rotor with center of distributor clamp. Perform STEP 1. See Fig 2 .
On all models, install distributor into gearbox. On Samurai, when distributor is fully seated, rotor should point in direction shown in illustration. Perform STEP 2. See Fig 1 .
On Sidekick, when distributor is fully seated, rotor should point to center of hold-down bolt. Perform STEP 2. See Fig 2 .
On all models, ensure distributor is fully seated. Install distributor hold-down bolt. Adjust ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article.

Fig 1: Installing Distributor (Samurai)

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Fig 2: Installing Distributor (Sidekick)

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NOTE: On Swift, distributor drive coupling and camshaft slot are offset. Distributor cannot be installed backward.