Disassembly & Reassembly

1987 Dodge Shadow L4-135 2.2L SOHC TurboSECTION Disassembly & Reassembly

4-135 & 4-153 ENGINES

1. Remove rotor from shaft and disconnect pickup electrical connector if necessary.
2. Remove Hall Effect pickup retaining screws or clips and the pickup.
3. Remove distributor drive gear roll pin and the drive gear.
4. Remove drive gear thrust washer and distributor shaft.
5. Remove distributor-to-block seal.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Lubricate distributor housing bushings with clean engine oil prior to installing engine seal onto distributor housing.
b. Ensure pickup lead wire is properly engaged in retaining slot.
c. Ensure rotor is fully seated when pressing rotor onto shaft.


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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.