changing distributor cap and rotor button

1991 NISSAN MAXIMA
195,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • MANUAL
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DUFFYIAN97
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How exactly do I change the distributor cap and rotor button?
Dec 5, 2014 at 11:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Remove ignition leads, use a paint pen and mark each lead if you are unsure which spout there go back into, remove the cap by un doing the three retaining screws and the rotor is secured by an 8mm bolt , do not remove the distributor as this will upset the ignition timing.
Dec 5, 2014 at 11:52 PM
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