Safety Warning
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.
1981 Subaru GLF Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
NIPPONDENSO Electronic Ignition System: Overhaul: Reassembly
Assemble in reverse order of disassembly, noting the following:
- Lightly grease timing rotor (reluctor) inner surface. Install on shaft aligning mark on stopper plate ("10.5" on Isuzu and LUV, "15.5" on Subaru, "12" on Celica, Corona and Pickup, "10" on Corolla, "14" on Starlet, "8" on Supra and Cressida, and "11.5" on Tercel).
- When installing breaker plate, align 4 clips of plate with 4 grooves in housing.
- When replacing pinion, replace pin and pinion as a set. Adjust air gap between timing rotor and pick-up coil.
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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.