Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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8-3. IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR
INSTALLATION
Distributor
When re-installing distributor, be sure to insert
it into distributor gear case in the following
sequence:
1. Turn over crankshaft in normal direction
(clockwise as viewed from crankshaft pulley
side) until specified timing mark @on
flywheel aligns with timing match mark
CAUTION :
After aligning two marks, remove cylinder
head cover to visually confirm that rocker
arms are not riding on camshaft cams at
No. 1 cylinder. If arms are found to be
riding on cams, turn over crankshaft 360”
to align two marks anew.
timing mark
mark
Fig.
2. Remove distributor cap, and turn rotor to
make center of rotor align with cap clamp
center on distributor housing as shown in
figure.
1. Rotor
Fig. 8-27
3. Center of rotor
2. Housing
and clamp
3. Insert distributor into gear case in such a way
that center of distributor flange will coincide
with the distributor mounting screw hole
provided in distributor gear case. When
distributor is inserted properly, position of
distributor rotor becomes as shown in figure.
Secure distributor in place tentatively by
making mounting screw finger-tight.
Fig. 8-28
1. Distributor flange 3. Rotor
2. Mounting screw
4. Install cap gasket and distributor cap to
distributor.
Hook 2 clamps securely.
5. Distribute cords as shown in figure. Securely
connect cords to distributor cap terminals and
spark plugs.
NOTE:
Make sure to clamp high tension cords so that
they do not contact other parts.
1. No. 1 cylinder 3. No. 3 cylinder
2. No. 2 cylinder 4. No. 4 cylinder
Fig. 8-29 High tension cords distribution
6. Connect vacuum hose to vacuum controller,
and coupler of lead wires.
7. Connect cable at battery.
8. Start engine and adjust ignition timing by
using timing light as previously outlined.
After adjustment, tighten distributor flange
bolt.
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