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7. Align the slotted tang in the oil pump driveshaft

with the distributor driveshaft. Rotate the oil pump

driveshaft with a screwdriver if necessary.

8. Align the ﬂat (1) in the distributor housing toward

the front of the engine.

9. Install the distributor and distributor clamp.

10. Once the distributor is fully seated, align the

distributor rotor segment with the number 8

pointer that is cast into the distributor base.

11. If the distributor rotor segment does not come

within a few degrees of the number 8 pointer,

the gear mesh between the distributor and

camshaft may be off a tooth or more. Repeat the

procedure in order to achieve proper alignment.

Notice:

Refer to

Fastener Notice

in Cautions and

Notices.

12. Install the distributor clamp bolt.

Tighten

Tighten the distributor clamp bolt to

25 N·m (18 lb ft).

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6-134 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L Engine

2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)