Ford Granada 1985-1994, Owner'S Manual

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distributor cap, making a sketch if necessary
so that they can be reconnected to the same
terminals. Remove the leads.
6 On V6 models, remove the distributor
screening can (see illustration).
7 Release the two clips or screws which
secure the distributor cap. Remove the cap
(see illustration).
8 Note that if the distributor cap is secured by
clips, the engine must not be cranked with the
cap removed. This is because it is possible for
a spring clip to foul the rotating parts of the
distributor and cause damage.
9 Remove the rotor arm. It may simply pull off,
or it may be secured by two screws (see
illustration). The rotor arm tips may be coated
with silicone grease - if so, do not rub it off.
10 Clean the HT leads and distributor cap with a dry cloth. Scrape any corrosion or other
deposits from the connectors and terminals.
Also clean the coil tower.
11 Renew the HT leads if they are cracked,
burnt or otherwise damaged. If a multi-meter
is available, measure the resistance of the
leads. The desired value is given in the
Specifications of Chapter 5.
12 Renew the distributor cap if it is cracked
or badly burnt inside, or if there is evidence of
“tracking” (black lines marking the path of HT
leakage). If there is a carbon brush at the
centre of the cap, make sure that it moves
freely, and is not excessively worn.
13 Clean the metal track of the rotor arm with
abrasive paper (but see paragraph 9 first).
Renew the arm if it is cracked or badly burnt.
14 Commence reassembly by fitting the rotor arm to the distributor. It is positively located by
a notch or shaped pegs so it cannot be fitted
the wrong way round. Tighten the securing
screws, when applicable.
15 Refit the distributor cap and secure it with
the clips or screws.
16 On V6 models, refit the screening can.
17 Reconnect the HT leads to the distributor
cap, making sure that they are correctly fitted.
The No 1 connector on the cap is marked (see
illustration).
18 On V6 models, refit the screening can lid.
19 Reconnect the HT leads to the spark plugs
and coil.
20 Reconnect the battery and run the engine.
DOHC engines
21 Unclip the lower section of the distributor
shield from the upper section, then unscrew
the two securing nuts, and withdraw the upper
section of the shield from the studs on the
upper timing chain cover (see illustrations).
22 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs by pulling on the connectors, not the
leads. Similarly, disconnect the HT lead from
the coil, and release it from the clip on the
timing chain cover.
23 Using a suitable Torx key or socket,
unscrew the two distributor cap securing
screws, then lift off the cap.
24 The rotor arm is a push-fit on the end of
the rotor shaft (see illustration).
25 If desired, the rotor housing can be pulled
from the timing chain cover.
26 Inspect all components as described in
1•18
Every 24 000 miles or 2 years
39.6 Removing a distributor screening can
- V6 engine
39.7 Removing a distributor cap 39.3 Removing a distributor can screening
lid - V6 engine
39.21b . . . and the upper section of the
distributor shield - DOHC engine
39.24 Removing the distributor cap and
rotor arm - DOHC engine
39.21a Unclipping the lower section . . .
39.9 Removing a rotor arm 39.17 HT lead identification at distributor
cap - V6 engine