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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE1987SHADOW L4-135 2.2L SOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRWITH SMEC/SBECREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1987 Dodge Shadow L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo

Removal & Installation

1987 Dodge Shadow L4-135 2.2L SOHC TurboSECTION Removal & Installation

REMOVAL

4-135 & 4-153 Engines

1. Disconnect pickup lead wires from electrical connector.
2. Remove splash shield retaining screws and the splash shield.
3. Loosen distributor cap attaching screws, then remove distributor cap.
4. Rotate crankshaft until rotor is pointing in direction of engine block, then scribe a line on block for assembly reference.
5. Remove distributor hold-down bolt, then carefully lift distributor from engine.


INSTALLATION

4-135 & 4-153 Engines

1. Position distributor into engine with gasket installed on base of distributor.
2. Engage distributor drive gear with auxiliary drive gear so distributor rotor aligns with scribe mark made during removal.
3. If engine was cranked while distributor was removed, proceed as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at top dead center of compression stroke. The pointer on damper clutch housing should align with "O" mark on flywheel.
b. Rotate distributor rotor to a position ahead of No. 1 distributor cap terminal.
c. Install distributor into engine, engaging distributor drive with auxiliary shaft. The rotor should be properly positioned under distributor cap No. 1 terminal.
4. Install distributor cap, then the distributor hold-down screw.
5. Install splash shield, then connect primary wiring connector to distributor.
6. Adjust ignition timing to specifications.

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  • • 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.