REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Stator Assembly

Removal
CAUTION: Do not attempt to replace stator without an arbor press.
1. Using a screwdriver, remove distributor cap, position the cap and wires aside so as not to interfere with work area. Disconnect distributor from harness.
2. Remove distributor from block as outlined.
3. Remove rotor.
4. Remove two screws holding armature and remove armature.
NOTE: Hold gear to loosen armature screws, do not hold armature.
5. To ease assembly, mark armature and gear with a felt tip pen, to note orientation.
6. Remove and discard pin in gear.
7. Invert distributor and place in Axle Bearing/Seal Plate T75L-1165-B and press off gear using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover D79L4621-A.
8. Remove the thrust washer from the distributor and set it aside for assembly.



9. Deburr and polish shaft with emery paper or crocus cloth and wipe such that shaft slides out freely from distributor base.
10. Remove shaft assembly.
11. Remove two stator assembly screws and retain.
12. Remove stator assembly from top of bowl.
13. Inspect base bushing for wear or signs of excess heat concentration. Replace complete distributor assembly if damaged.
14. Inspect base O-ring for cuts or damage and replace O-ring if necessary.
15. Inspect base for cracks and wear. Replace complete distributor assembly if damage is found.

Stator Assembly






Section 03-07A: Distributor Ignition, 3.0L 1993 Aerostar/Ranger/Explorer Workshop Manual
Item Part Number Description
1 Screws (2 Req'd)
2 Shaft Assembly
3 Rotary Vane
4 Connector
5 Base Assembly
6 Hall Effect Vane Stator Switch Assembly
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Assembly and Installation
1. Place stator assembly over bushing and press down to seat.
2. Place stator connector in position. Tab should fit in notch on base and fastening eyelets aligned with screw holes.
3. Install two stator screws and tighten to 1.7-4.0 Nm (15-35 in-lb).
4. Apply a light coat of Premium Motor Oil X0-SW30-QSP (ESE-M2C153-E) SAE SW-30 Service SG or equivalent, to distributor shaft below armature.
5. Insert shaft through base bushing.
6. Place a 1/2-inch deep well socket over shaft, invert and place on arbor plate.
7. Install gear thrust washer.



8. Place the distributor gear on shaft end. Line up the mark on armature and gear.
NOTE: The hole in the shaft and gear must be lined up as accurately as possible to ensure ease of roll pin insertion.
CAUTION: The gears on EEC-IV distributors are not released for service. EEC-IV distributor gears are matched to the distributor at assembly and should never be
replaced. Although some service gears for breaker point distributors will physically fit EEC-IV distributors, they should not be used.
Do not replace distributor gears on EEC-IV distributor. Install a new EEC-IV distributor assembly.
9. Place a 5/8-inch deep well socket over the shaft and gear and press gear to align with original drill hole.
NOTE: If the gear holes do not align, the gear must be removed and repressed on. A drift punch will not align the holes.




10. Insert new roll pin through gear and shaft. Pin should have proper extrusion.
11. Replace armature and tighten screws to 2.8-4.0 Nm (25-35 in-lb)
12. Check distributor for free movement over full rotation of shaft.
NOTE: If the armature contacts the stator, replace the entire distributor.
13. Install the distributor into block as described in this section.
14. Connect wiring harness to distributor.
15. Replace rotor.
16. Replace cap and tighten screws to 2-2.6 Nm (18-23 in-lb).
17. Set engine timing. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis Manual, Section 8A.




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