1982 Chrysler ImperialFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electronic Spark Control System: Overhaul: Distributor: Reassembly

  1. Inspect all bearing surfaces and pivot pins for roughness, binding, or looseness. Lubricate and install upper thrust washer on shaft and slide shaft into distributor housing.
    NOTE: Steps 2  ) and  3) apply to 225" 6-cylinder engines only.
  2. Slide new drive gear onto shaft and position drive gear retaining pin hole 90° from original hole, using scribed line on distributor shaft as a guide. It will be necessary to drill a new hole in the distributor shaft.
  3. Before drilling new hole 0.124 - 0.129" in diameter, be sure that clearance between drive gear and thrust washer is 0.007". Drill new hole and install new drive gear and drive gear retaining pin.
  4. Install distributor shaft retainer and pin (318" V8 engines only). Install lower plate, upper plate, and pick-up coil(s) as an assembly.
  5. Position reluctor keeper pin into place on reluctor sleeve and firmly press reluctor into place. Make sure keeper pin is in place. Lubricate felt pad in top of reluctor sleeve and install rotor and cap.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of 6-Cylinder ESC Distributor
    G09316127Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
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