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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMPICK-UP COILSERVICE AND REPAIR
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Pick-Up Coil: Service and Repair
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 12 HEI distributor component replacement:
REMOVAL
1. With distributor removed, disconnect wires at module terminals, Fig. 12.
2. Remove roll pin from drive gear by driving out with 1/8 inch diameter drift punch.
3. Remove gear, shim and the tanged washer from distributor shaft. Remove any burrs that may have been caused by removal of pin.
4. Remove distributor shaft from housing.
5. Remove washer from upper end of distributor housing. Bushings in the housing are not serviceable.
6. Remove three screws securing pole piece to housing and remove pole piece, magnet and pickup coil.
INSTALLATION
1. Install pickup coil, magnet and pole piece and loosely install three screws holding pole piece.
2. With washer installed at top of housing, install distributor shaft and rotate to check for proper clearance between pole piece teeth and timer core teeth.
3. If necessary, realign pole piece to provide adequate clearance and secure properly.
4. Install tanged washer, shim and drive gear (teeth up) to bottom of shaft. Align drive gear and install new roll pin.
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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.