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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993ASTRO VAN M V6-262 4.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1993 Chevrolet Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN Z
Distributor Removal & Installation
1993 Chevrolet Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN ZSECTION Distributor Removal & Installation
Distributor And Coil 4.3L Engine:
REMOVE/DISCONNECT
NOTE Verify ignition switch is "OFF".
1. Wiring harness connectors at side of distributor.
2. Coil wire and sparkplug wires on either left or right side of distributor.
3. Distributor cap by two screws and set to side:
- Bring engine to TDC on the compression stroke for #1 cylinder and align timing marks to 0~ .
- Scribe a mark on distributor housing in line with rotor.
- Scribe a mark on engine in line with rotor.
- Note position of distributor housing in relation to engine.
4. Remove distributor bolt hold-down clamp, raise distributor noting rotor rotation, then remove distributor and gasket (if applicable). Do not rotate crankshaft with distributor removed from engine.
INSTALL/CONNECT
NOTE To ensure correct timing of distributor it must be installed with rotor correctly positioned as noted in Step 3 of the removal procedure. Line up rotor, mark on distributor housing, and mark on engine.
If distributor shaft won't drop into engine, insert a screwdriver into cavity for distributor and turn oil pump driveshaft.
1. Distributor and gasket (if applicable).
2. Hold-down clamp and tighten bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb. ft.).
3. Distributor cap.
4. Wiring harness connectors at side of distributor.
5. Sparkplug wires and coil wires.
6. Check engine timing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.