Ford Granada 1985-1994, Owner'S Manual

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multi-plug. Disconnect the plug, pulling on the
plug itself, not the wires (see illustration).
6 Make alignment marks between the
distributor body and the engine, then remove
the distributor clamp bolt and clamp plate
(see illustration). On V6 models access is
poor, and a crow’s-foot spanner will be
needed. The clamp bolt may be covered in sealant to discourage tampering - if so, scrape
it off. Unbolt the support bracket, when fitted.
7 Lift out the distributor (see illustration).
Mark the position taken up by the rotor arm
after removal.
8 If the distributor is mechanically or
electrically defective, it must be renewed. The
only spares available are the cap, rotor arm,
module (when applicable) and the shaft O-ring
(see illustration).
9 Commence refitting by positioning the rotor
arm to the point noted in paragraph 7. This will
be approximately 20° clockwise from the No 1
firing point (paragraph 4) (see illustration).
10 Make sure that the engine is still
positioned at the firing point for No1 cylinder.
11 Offer the distributor to the engine,
observing the distributor body-to-engine
alignment marks. As the drivegear meshes,
the distributor shaft will turn anti-clockwise.
The rotor arm should end up in the correct
position for No1 firing - if not, withdraw the
distributor, re-position the shaft and try again.
5•6 Engine electrical systems
13.6 Distributor clamp bolt (arrowed)
13.8 Distributor shaft O-ring
13.7 Removing the distributor
13.5 Disconnecting a distributor multi-plug
13.3 Distributor rotor arm positions before removal - No 1 firing point
A Carburettor models B OHC fuel-injection models C V6 models
13.9 Distributor rotor arm positions ready for refitting
A Carburettor models B OHC fuel-injection models C V6 models