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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1992SL1 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAULIGNITION SYSTEMHEI DISTRIBUTOR (3.1L - VIN D, 4.3L, 4.6L, 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.7L - VINS K, 7 AND 8, AND 7.4L)INSTALLATION
1992 Saturn SL1 Automatic
HEI DISTRIBUTOR (3.1L - VIN D, 4.3L, 4.6L, 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.7L - VINs K, 7 And 8, And 7.4L): Installation
1992 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Installation
- Install NEW gasket to distributor assembly.
- Place distributor in position, with housing pointing toward position first noted during removal, and with rotor pointing to position where it stopped rotating upon removal.
- Lower distributor into engine. Distributor rotor should rotate to its original position first noted during removal. Install distributor Hold down clamp and bolt/screw. Tighten bolt/screw to 27 ft. lb. (36 N.m).
- Reinstall distributor cap.
- If plug wires were removed, reinstall pllug wires as identified during removal.
- Install distributor electrical connector(s).
- reinstall air cleaner (if removed).
- Check ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING in appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article.
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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.