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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1987FIFTH AVENUE 5.2 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 5.2 4
Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly
1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 5.2 4SECTION Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap. Using 2 screwdrivers, pry off rotor from shaft. Remove reluctor by prying up from bottom of reluctor using 2 pry bars or screwdrivers with a maximum width of 7/16". Be careful not to distort or damage reluctor teeth.
- Remove 2 screws and lock washers attaching plate to housing. Lift out plate and pick-up coils as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove distributor cap clamps.
- If distributor has more than .006" (.15 mm) shaft side play, replace housing shaft and reluctor sleeve by removing shaft retaining pin and sliding retainer off end of shaft.
- Use a file to clean burrs from around pin hole in shaft and remove lower thrust washer. Push shaft up and remove shaft through top of distributor housing.
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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.