Disassembly & Assembly

Fig. 6 Typical Hall Effect electronic ignition distributor:

DISASSEMBLY

2.2 & 1.7 Liter Engine

1. Remove rotor from shaft and disconnect pickup electrical connector on all except 1986-87 models.
2. On all 1984-85 models, remove Hall Effect pickup retaining clips. On 1986-87 models, pickup is held in place by cap retaining screws.
3. On all models, remove Hall Effect pickup assembly.
4. Remove distributor drive gear roll pin using punch, then remove drive gear, Fig. 6.
5. Remove drive gear thrust washer and distributor shaft.
6. Remove distributor to block seal.

Fig. 7 Hall Effect pickup installation. 1986-87 2.2 liter engine:

ASSEMBLY

2.2 & 1.7 Liter Engine

1. Lubricate distributor housing bushings with engine oil, then install engine seal onto distributor housing.
2. Install distributor shaft thrust washer onto distributor shaft, then install shaft into distributor housing.
3. Install distributor drive gear thrust washer, then install distributor drive gear onto distributor shaft.
4. Install drive gear roll pin using punch.
5. On all except 1986-87 2.2 liter engines, position Hall Effect pickup in distributor and connect electrical connector, then install retaining clips.
6. On 1986-87 2.2 liter engines, install Hall Effect pickup, Fig. 7, ensuring that lead wire retainer is properly engaged in retaining slot.
7. Press rotor onto shaft, ensuring that rotor is fully seated.