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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CITATION V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISTRIBUTOR REPLACEMENT
1982 Chevrolet Citation V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl
Distributor Replacement
1982 Chevrolet Citation V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bblSECTION Distributor Replacement
1. Disconnect battery and tachometer lead from distributor cap.
2. Disconnect coil connectors from distributor cap and 4 terminal connector (if equipped).
NOTE: Do not use a tool of any kind to release coil connectors or damage to lock tabs will result.
3. Remove distributor cap with ignition high tension wires connected and position aside. Remove vacuum hose (if equipped).
4. Remove distributor clamp screw and hold-down clamp.
5. Mark relationship of rotor to distributor housing, then lift distributor from engine slightly until rotor stops turning. Mark relationship of new rotor position on distributor housing, then remove distributor from engine.
6. If engine was not cranked after distributor was removed from engine, proceed as follows:
a. Position rotor to align with second mark made on distributor housing prior to removing distributor.
b. Install distributor into engine and align rotor with first mark made on distributor housing prior to removing distributor.
c. Install distributor cap and connect all electrical connectors.
d. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.
7. If engine was cranked after distributor was removed from engine, proceed as follows:
a. Remove No. 1 spark plug and crank engine until compression pressure is felt in No. 1 cylinder. Slowly rotate engine until top dead center is indicated.
b. Turn rotor to a position just ahead of No. 1 spark plug tower on distributor cap.
c. Install distributor. Connect 4 terminal connector (if equipped).
d. Install distributor cap, coil connectors, tachometer lead and battery feed wire.
e. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.
2. Disconnect coil connectors from distributor cap and 4 terminal connector (if equipped).
NOTE: Do not use a tool of any kind to release coil connectors or damage to lock tabs will result.
3. Remove distributor cap with ignition high tension wires connected and position aside. Remove vacuum hose (if equipped).
4. Remove distributor clamp screw and hold-down clamp.
5. Mark relationship of rotor to distributor housing, then lift distributor from engine slightly until rotor stops turning. Mark relationship of new rotor position on distributor housing, then remove distributor from engine.
6. If engine was not cranked after distributor was removed from engine, proceed as follows:
a. Position rotor to align with second mark made on distributor housing prior to removing distributor.
b. Install distributor into engine and align rotor with first mark made on distributor housing prior to removing distributor.
c. Install distributor cap and connect all electrical connectors.
d. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.
7. If engine was cranked after distributor was removed from engine, proceed as follows:
a. Remove No. 1 spark plug and crank engine until compression pressure is felt in No. 1 cylinder. Slowly rotate engine until top dead center is indicated.
b. Turn rotor to a position just ahead of No. 1 spark plug tower on distributor cap.
c. Install distributor. Connect 4 terminal connector (if equipped).
d. Install distributor cap, coil connectors, tachometer lead and battery feed wire.
e. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.