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just changed the distributor and did a tune up and changed the timing belt and water pump.

need directions for setting the timing properly

2002 Nissan xterra 3.3

vin: 5N1ED28T12C604884

 

Country: United States
Make: Nissan/Datsun
Model: Xterra
Year: 2002
Engine: 3.3

Submitted: 290 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
Value: $18
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Paul M ASE Master replied 290 days and 7 hours ago.

Hello I'm Paul and I will help you with an Answer to your Question

 

I am attaching the procedure for removal and replacement of the timing belt.

 

this shows the timing alignments

click here to view the timing belt procedure

 

I am also attaching the procedure for the distributor

 

click here to view the distributor information

 

let me know if you need more help

 

Paul

Customer replied 290 days and 7 hours ago.

When setting the distributor timing is there anything that you are supposed to disconnect....

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Expert:  Paul M ASE Master replied 290 days and 6 hours ago.

Sorry that was not included above

 

you need to disconnect the throttle position sensor

 

details on setting ignition timing are below

 

click here to view the details scroll to ignition timing section

 

let me know if you need more help positive feedback is appreciated

 

thanks

 

Paul

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