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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAPRICE WAGON V8-305 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISTRIBUTOR SERVICE
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-305 5.0L
Distributor Service
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-305 5.0LSECTION Distributor Service
Fig 1 Removing distributor shield. Models equipped with 6 & 8 cylinder engines:
Fig 2 Pickup coil disassembled. Models equipped with 6 & 8 cylinder engines:
Procedure
1. Remove cap and coil as an assembly.
2. Remove rotor and pickup coil leads from module.
3. Mark relationship of distributor shaft and driven gear for reference during assembly.
4. Remove roll pin and driven gear.
5. Remove distributor shaft assembly.
6. Remove shield, Fig. 1.
7. Remove retaining ring, pickup coil, magnet and pole piece, Fig. 2.
8. Remove module retaining screws and capacitor screw, then remove module, capacitor and harness assembly from distributor.
9. Disconnect wiring harness from module. Reverse procedure to assemble.
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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.