Ignition System - 2.2L & 2.5L: Overhaul: Disassembly

Remove distributor with ignition wires from vehicle. Clamp distributor in soft-jawed vise. Remove 2 screws holding splash shield to distributor housing. Remove distributor cap and rotor from shaft.
NOTE: When removing spark plug wires from distributor cap, do not pull on wires. Positive-locking wires must be released from inside cap. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Releasing Positive-Locking Spark Plug Wires
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Remove Hall Effect pick-up assembly lock springs (or clips) and lift out pick-up assembly. Mark drive gear (or distributor drive) position on distributor shaft. Drive roll pin from shaft.
Remove drive gear (or distributor drive) and remove shaft from housing. Remove thrust washers (if equipped), nylon spacers and block seals.