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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986COMANCHE CUSTOM, 2.5 H, RWD, STANDARD, AX4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION SYSTEM - SOLID STATEOVERHAULDISTRIBUTORDISASSEMBLY
1986 Jeep Comanche Custom, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4
Ignition System - Solid State: Overhaul: Distributor: Disassembly
1986 Jeep Comanche Custom, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4SECTION Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap and rotor. Use Gear Puller (J 28509), or 2 screwdrivers prying upward, to remove trigger wheel. Remove pin, pick-up coil retainer and washers from pivot pin on base plate. On V8 engines, remove sensor snap ring from shaft.
- Remove retainer from vacuum unit-to-sensor drive pin and move vacuum lever aside. Remove ground screw from harness tab. Lift pick-up coil assembly from distributor housing. Remove vacuum unit only if it is to be replaced.
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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.