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Distributor (5S-FE)

Removal of distributor

  1. Disconnect cable from negative terminal of battery

    Caution

    Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (–) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

  2. Disconnect distributor connector

  3. Disconnect high-tension cord from ignition coil (See Distributor (3S-GTE), step 3)

  4. Disconnect high-tension cords from spark plugs

    1. Disconnect the cord clamp from the engine hanger.
    2. Disconnect the four high-tension cords from the spark plugs. (See On-vehicle inspection (5S-FE) › Inspection of high-tension cords)

  5. Remove distributor

    1. Remove the hold-down bolt and pull out the distributor.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the distributor housing.

Components

Installation of distributor

  1. Remove engine under covers
  2. Remove RH engine hood side panel

  3. Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression

    Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and position the slit of the intake camshaft as shown.

  4. Install distributor

    1. Install a new O-ring to the housing.
    2. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.

    3. Align the cutout portion of the coupling with the groove of the housing.

    4. Insert the distributor, aligning the center of the flange with that of the bolt hole on the cylinder head.

    5. Lightly tighten the hold-down bolt.
    6. Install the high-tension cord clamp to the rear engine hanger.

  5. Connect high-tension cord to ignition coil (See Distributor (3S-GTE) › Installation of distributor, step 5)

  6. Connect high-tension cords to spark plugs

    Firing order: 1 – 3 – 4 – 2

  7. Connect distributor connector

  8. Connect cable to negative terminal of battery

  9. Warm up engine

    Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

  10. Connect tachometer

    Connect the test probe of a tachometer to terminal IG ⊖ of the check connector.

    Notice

    • NEVER allow the tachometer terminal to touch ground as it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition coil.
    • As some tachometers are not compatible with this ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the compatibility of yours before use.

  11. Adjust ignition timing

    1. Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check connector.

      SST 09843-18020

      Hint

      After engine rpm are kept at 1,000 – 1,300 rpm for 5 seconds, check that they return to idle speed.

    2. Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.

      Ignition timing: 10° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in neutral range)

    3. Loosen the hold-down bolt, and adjust by turning the distributor.

    4. Tighten the hold-down bolt, and recheck the ignition timing.

      Torque: 130 kg-cm (9 ft-lb, 13 N·m)

    5. Remove the SST.

      SST 09843-18020

  12. Further check ignition timing

    Ignition timing: 13 – 22° BTDC @ idle (Transmission in neutral range)

    Hint

    The timing mark moves in a range between 13° and 22°.

  13. Disconnect tachometer and timing light from engine

  14. Reinstall RH engine hood side panel
  15. Reinstall engine under covers