Dodge B150, 250, 350, Ram Van 1500, 2500 Repair Manual 1989-1998 by Chilton

DISTRIBUTOR
(See Figures 5, 6 and 7)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



2. Label and disconnect the distributor electrical harness.


NOTE: On some engines, it may be necessary to label and remove the distributor wires and cap in order to gain clearance to remove the distributor.


3. Remove the distributor cap and position it aside with the ignition wires still attached.



4. Match mark the position of the rotor to the distributor housing and the distributor housing to the engine.



5. Remove the distributor hold-down bolt and clamp.



6. Remove the distributor from the engine.

TO INSTALL:

NOTE: Before installation, inspect the distributor O-ring and drive gear for wear and/or damage. Rotate the distributor shaft to make sure it moves freely, without binding.

ENGINE NOT DISTURBED

1. Install the distributor, aligning the distributor housing and rotor with the matchmarks made during removal.



2. Install the distributor hold-down bolt and clamp. Only snug the bolt at this time.



3. Connect the distributor electrical harness.



4. Install the distributor cap and wires.

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See Figures 8 and 9)

1. Remove the rear anti-lock valve, combination valve and master cylinder.



2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the power booster.



3. On transverse mounted boosters, remove the pivot bolt, O-ring and nut that attach the booster rod to the bell crank.



4. On inline mounted boosters, remove the steering column knee bolster for access to the brake pedal. Remove the clip that attaches the pushrod and disconnect the pushrod from the brake pedal.



5. Remove the power booster attaching nuts and remove the booster.


TO INSTALL:


6. Install the power booster and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).



7. On inline mounted boosters, connect the pushrod to the brake pedal and install the clip. From inside the vehicle, install the steering column knee bolster.

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