General Motors — Distributor Replacement (HVS) - Installation Procedure 1
Installation · HVS Distributor
From a General Motors service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- If the MIL turns on after installing the distributor and a Fault Code sets, the distributor has been installed incorrectly
Procedure
- Use when the crankshaft has NOT been rotated from the original position
- Place two marks on the new distributor housing in the same location as the original
- Remove the new distributor cap if necessary and align the rotor with the mark at location 2
- Guide the distributor into the engine with the flat part facing the front of the engine
- Observe the rotor moving clockwise about 42 degrees while installing
- Verify rotor segment aligns with mark at location 1; if not, remove and reinstall distributor
- Install the distributor mounting clamp and hold down bolt snug, but not fully tightened
- Install distributor cap and two NEW distributor cap screws; tighten to 2.4 N·m (21 lb in)
- Install the electrical connector to the distributor
- Install the spark plug wires to the distributor cap
Specs & values
- Distributor cap screws: 2.4 N·m (21 lb in)
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.