Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1189

lgnition System
Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2 - D i s c o n n e c t t h e i g n i t i o n w i r e s f r o m t h e d i s t r i b u t o r
i g n i t i o n ( D l ) c a p .
3 . R e m o v e t h e m o u n t i n g b o l t s f r o m t h e d i s t r i b u t o r ,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISTRIBUTOR END
CAMSHAFI END
MOUNTING BOLT
18 N.m {1.8 kgt.m, 13 lbtft}
lnslallation:
NOTE: Before you install the distributor, bring the No. 1
piston to compression stroke TDC.
1. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into positiof
NOTE; The Iug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu'
tor 180" out of time.
3 . l n s t a l l t h e m o u n t i n g b o l t s , a n d t i g h t e n t h e m l i g h t l y .
23-92
4.
Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition
( D l ) c a p a s s h o w n .
HITACHI:
N o . 1
CYLINDER
MARK
TEC:
N o . 1
CYLINOER
N o . 2
No. il
5. Connect the connector to the distributor.
6.
Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
7. After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.