Distributor — removal and overhaul (Mazda Capella GC)

Removal

1. Remove the distributor (Chapter 6).

2. Remove the mounting plate from the distributor housing.

3. Place the spreader in a vice, using a cloth to avoid damaging the surface.

4. Unscrew the two screws and remove the runner.

5. When removing, note the position of the components for ease of assembly. Remove the two advance mechanism springs (photo).



6. Unscrew the mounting bolt and remove the advance mechanism from the shaft (photo).





7. Unscrew the two screws and remove the sensor winding.

8. Use a small screwdriver to disconnect the unit from the sensor coil (photo)

Disconnect the block from the sensor winding with a small screwdriver

Remove the block from the sensor winding

9. Remove the two screws and remove the diaphragm vacuum assembly from the housing.



10. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the breaker assembly.

11. The slave mechanism can be removed after knocking out the cylindrical pin. Remove the washers.

12. Remove the distributor shaft, bearing and oil seal from the housing.

Bulkhead

13. Lubricate the distributor shaft with lithium grease.

14. Install the shaft, bearing and seal.

15. Install the washers and driven mechanism. Use washers so that the mechanism has a slight gap. Secure the mechanism with a new roll pin.

16. Install the breaker assembly and secure it with screws.

17. Insert the vacuum control unit lever into the distributor housing onto the mechanism at the base of the housing (photo).

Connect the vacuum correction lever

Rotate the mechanism until it engages with the lever (shown by the arrow)

18. Install the coil and block, making sure they fit onto the mounting brackets, then tighten the screws.

19. Install the advance mechanism and connect the springs.

20. Install the runner and the breaker-distributor cover.