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1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L SFI OHV 8cyl
GM Corvette 1984-1996 Repair Guide
Distributor
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1.
For 1995-96 vehicles, inspect the distributor ventilation system for proper ventilation.
2.
Be sure the ignition is in the
3.
Detach the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) electrical connector.
4.
Remove the air intake duct.
Fig. Fig. 1: Unfasten the retainers, then remove the air intake duct
5.
Remove the accessory drive belt, as outlined in General Information & Maintenance of this repair guide.
6.
Drain the engine cooling system into a suitable container.
7.
Disconnect the water pump coolant hoses, and allow any remaining coolant to drain.
8.
Detach the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
1 of 4
OFF
LOCK
or
position. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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- Page 1 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L SFI OHV 8cyl GM Corvette 1984-1996 Repair Guide Distributor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 For 1995-96 vehicles, inspect the distributor ventilation system for proper ventilation. LOCK Be sure the ignition is in the position.
- Page 2 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L SFI OHV 8cyl Fig. Fig. 2: Unplug the electrical connector from the ECT sensor Remove the water pump and crankshaft balancer, as outlined in Engine & Engine Overhaul of this repair guide. Fig. Fig. 3: The water pump must be removed for access to the distributor 2 of 4 8/11/2010 1:24 PM...
- Page 3 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L SFI OHV 8cyl Fig. Fig. 4: You must also remove the crankshaft torsional damper, also known as the balancer Remove the drive belt tensioner. The spark plug wire boots should be twisted turn in each direction while removing. Do not pull on the wires to remove them from the spark plugs.
- Page 4 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L SFI OHV 8cyl until fully seated on the engine front cover. Install the distributor mounting bolts. Tighten to 8-9 ft. lbs. (11-12 Nm). Attach the 4-pin ECM/PCM connector. If equipped, attach the distributor vacuum harness to the distributor. Connect the spark plug wires to the distributor, as tagged during removal.