To remove and replace the distributor on a 1997 5.7 Vortec engine, first disconnect the battery and remove the ignition coil and any wiring connected to the distributor. Mark the position of the distributor housing and rotor for proper alignment during reinstallation. Remove the distributor hold-down bolt and carefully lift the distributor out, noting the orientation of the gear. Install the new distributor by aligning it with the marked position, securing it with the hold-down bolt, and reconnecting all wiring and the ignition coil.
Cap and rotor, yes. Points, no.
To replace the distributor on a 1997 5.7L engine, first disconnect the battery and remove any components obstructing access to the distributor. Mark the position of the existing distributor and the rotor's orientation for proper alignment during reinstallation. Remove the distributor hold-down bolt, lift the distributor out, and install the new distributor in the same orientation, ensuring it aligns with the marks you made. Finally, reattach any disconnected components, reconnect the battery, and check the ignition timing if necessary.
To replace the distributor on a 1997 Ford Laser Tracer with an F6 engine, first, disconnect the battery and remove any components obstructing access to the distributor. Mark the position of the old distributor and the ignition wires for proper reinstallation. Remove the retaining bolts, lift the old distributor out, and install the new one in the same position. Reconnect the ignition wires, reassemble any removed components, and reconnect the battery to complete the process.
Remove wires from old distributor and put on new one [one at a time, noting locations on distributor, or marking wires and locations]. Remove rotor [noting direction it is pointing] and replace with new one pointing in same direction].
To gain some elbow room I would remove the distributor. That's how I do that one.
Remove the distributor and set it up in a press or vise of some sort. Press out the roll pin that retains the gear and install new gear. This would be the time to use shims above the gear to minimize end play.
To replace the distributor on a 1997 Mazda 626 2.0 automatic, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the ignition wires from the distributor cap, then detach the cap itself. Unscrew the distributor from the engine block, noting the alignment for reinstallation, and carefully pull it out. Install the new distributor by reversing the process, ensuring the timing aligns correctly before reconnecting the battery.
Very Carefully
On a 1997 Toyota Camry, the ignition module is typically located inside the distributor assembly. To access it, you'll need to remove the distributor cap and rotor. The ignition module itself is usually mounted on the side of the distributor. Make sure to disconnect the battery before attempting to access or replace the ignition module for safety.
You must set the cam retard to plus or minus 2 degrees, or you have other problems.
That is the only electrical device that is in the distributor. Remove the distributor cap and rotor and you will see it.
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