Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 324

8D - 26 IGNITION SYSTEM
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DISTRIBUTOR—3.0L
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect distributor connector from distribu-
tor (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Distributor Electrical Connector—3.0L Engine
(2) Loosen distributor cap retaining screws.
(3) Lift cap of off distributor.
(4) Rotate engine crankshaft until the distributor
rotor points to the intake manifold plenum. Scribe a
mark on the plenum in line with the rotor. The scribe
line indicates where to position the rotor when rein-
stalling the distributor.
(5) Remove distributor hold down nut (Fig. 7).
(6) Carefully lift the distributor from the engine.
Fig. 7 Distributor Hold-Down
INSTALLATION
(1) Position distributor in engine. Make certain
that the O-ring is properly seated on distributor. If
O-ring is cracked or nicked replace with new one.
(2) Carefully engage distributor drive with gear on
camshaft. When the distributor is installed properly,
the rotor will be in line with previously scribe line on
air intake plenum. If engine was cranked while
distributor was removed, it will be necessary to
establish proper relationship between the dis-
tributor shaft and Number 1 piston position as
follows:
(a) Rotate the crankshaft until number one pis-
ton is at top of compression stroke.
(b) Rotate rotor to number one rotor terminal
(Fig. 8).
(c) Lower the distributor into the opening,
engaging distributor drive with drive on camshaft.
With distributor fully seated on engine, rotor
should be under the number 1 terminal.
Fig. 8 Distributor Cap Terminal Routing, View from
Top of Cap
(3) Install the distributor cap. Ensure sure all high
tension wires are firmly in the cap towers.
(4) Install hold-down nut and tighten (Fig. 7).
(5) Connect distributor electrical connector to dis-
tributor (Fig. 6).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
DISTRIBUTOR CAP
Remove the distributor cap and inspect the inside
for flashover, cracking of carbon button, lack of
spring tension on carbon button, cracking of cap, and
burned, worn terminals (Fig. 9). Also check for bro-
ken distributor cap towers. If any of these conditions
are present the distributor cap and/or cables should
be replaced.
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