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Removal (CIS-E & CIS-E Motronic)

  1. Turn engine crankshaft to TDC. Marking on vibration dampener pulley must align with drive belt guard pointer. Marking on cam shaft gear sprocket must align with cylinder head cover.
  2. Remove distributor cap and mark position of rotor. Rotor should be pointing to No. 1 cylinder in distributor firing sequence. Mark position of distributor housing for installation reference. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and clamp. Remove distributor assembly, noting position of rotor when distributor shaft gear is disengaged from driving gear.