DELCO-REMY High Energy Ignition: Overhaul: Distributor: Disassembly

Disconnect wiring harness connector at distributor cap, remove cap and disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum advance mechanism. Mark rotor position and distributor housing position in relation to engine to aid in reassembly. Remove hold-down nut and clamp and lift distributor from engine.
NOTE: Fuel pump must be removed before distributor on Chevette.
Remove rotor, 2 advance springs, weight retainer and advance weights. Mark distributor shaft and gear so they may be assembled in same position. Drive out roll pin from drive gear while supporting gear to avoid damage to distributor shaft. Remove gear, shim and tanged washer from distributor shaft. Clean any burrs from shaft. Remove distributor shaft from housing.
NOTE: Do not attempt to service shaft bushings in housing.
Remove 2 attaching screws holding module to housing and position module to disconnect pick-up coil and wiring harness connectors. Remove washer from upper end of distributor housing, 3 screws securing pole piece to housing. Remove pole piece, magnet and pick-up coil. Remove lock ring at top of housing, pickup coil retainer, shim and felt washer. See Figure.
Remove 2 attaching screws and remove vacuum advance mechanism. Disconnect capacitor lead, remove attaching screw and capacitor. Remove wiring harness from position in distributor housing.
Remove 3 coil cover attaching screws and lift off cover. Remove 4 ignition coil attaching screws, disconnect coil leads, and remove coil from cap. Remove ignition coil and seal.