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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 22 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL, INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL - 4.3L)IGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORREMOVAL
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F

Ignition System: Distributor: Removal

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Removal
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  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Remove spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
  3. Remove electrical connector from the base of the distributor.
  4. Remove 2 screws that hold the distributor cap to the housing.
  5. Discard screws.
  6. Remove distributor cap from housing.
  7. Use a grease pencil in order to note the position of the rotor in relation to the distributor housing. The mark is identified in the illustration as the number "1".
    8. Fig 1: Locating Rotor In Relation To Distributor Housing
    G00117418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Mark distributor housing and intake manifold with a grease pencil.
  9. Remove mounting clamp hold down bolt.
  10. Remove distributor.
  11. As the distributor is being removed from the engine, watch the rotor move in a counterclockwise direction about 42 degrees. This will appear as slightly more than one o'clock position.
  12. Note the position of the rotor segment. Place a second mark on the base of the distributor. This will aid in achieving proper rotor alignment during the distributor installation. The second mark on the distributor housing is identified in the graphic as number 2.
Fig 2: Identifying Position Markings
G00117420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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