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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1990626 L4-2184CC 2.2L SOHC F2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1990 Mazda 626 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2
Distributor: Service and Repair
1990 Mazda 626 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2SECTION Service and Repair
DISTRIBUTOR
REMOVAL
1. Remove high tension leads.
2. Disconnect vacuum hoses and wiring.
3. Turn crankshaft to #1 cylinder TDC.
4. Remove mounting bolts and lift off distributor. Do not turn engine while distributor is removed.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal and note the following:
1. Coat the O-ring with engine oil.
2. Ensure that #1 cylinder is at TDC.
3. Align distributor drive blade and rotor as shown on image.
4. After installation, adjust ignition timing. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.
5. Tighten mounting bolts to 14 - 19 ftlb (19 - 25 Nm).
Distributor Replacement:
REMOVAL
1. Remove high tension leads.
2. Disconnect vacuum hoses and wiring.
3. Turn crankshaft to #1 cylinder TDC.
4. Remove mounting bolts and lift off distributor. Do not turn engine while distributor is removed.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal and note the following:
1. Coat the O-ring with engine oil.
2. Ensure that #1 cylinder is at TDC.
3. Align distributor drive blade and rotor as shown on image.
4. After installation, adjust ignition timing. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.
5. Tighten mounting bolts to 14 - 19 ftlb (19 - 25 Nm).
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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.