Replacing breaker contacts (20,000 km / 12 months)

1. Release the spring clips or unscrew the screws and remove the ignition distributor cover.

2. Remove the distributor rotor from the shaft.

3. On the Bosch distributor, disconnect the electrical connector from the breaker contacts.

4. On the Lucas distributor, release the breaker contact spring lever from the plastic insulator and remove the wire with the capacitor from the fixed end of the spring lever.

5. Unscrew the screw and remove the contact group of the breaker from the base plate of the ignition distributor. Care must be taken not to drop the screw and washer into the ignition distributor.

6. Using a lint-free cloth, wipe the distributor shaft cams, then coat the cams with high temperature grease.

7. Install the new contact group on the base plate and fasten with the screw without completely tightening it.

8. On the Lucas distributor, check that the secondary cam is aligned with the reference and that two washers are installed on the screw.

9. Connect the wires to the distributor and adjust the gap between the contacts.