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Ignition System - NIPPONDENSO Electronic: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove distributor cap. Mark position of ignition rotor and remove distributor. Remove rotor, dust cover, and packing. Remove pick-up coil assembly, ignitor and/or coil (if equipped), vacuum advance mechanism and breaker plate.
  2. Remove drive pinion. On all Toyota models, grind drive pinion and pin. On Toyota Camry, Corolla and Tercel models, use a screwdriver to pry off signal rotor (reluctor) and spring. Remove 2 screws from bottom of distributor housing.
  3. Using a plastic hammer, carefully drive out shaft. Remove thick washer, bearing, thin washer, spring and blue washer from shaft. Note location of thin and thick governor springs, and remove springs (if equipped). Remove cam cap, signal rotor (reluctor), weight snap rings and weights.