How to Remove and Install a Toyota 22R Distributor (20R & 22RE see updated video details below)

****UPDATE*** In the video I say set the crankshaft to 0 degrees on the compression stroke, however, if you have a fuel injected 22R-E engine you should set it to 5 Degrees. If you have a 20R, set it to 8 degrees. If you have an EARLY 22R (1981-1983) you can also set it to 8 Degrees. The Toyota factory service manuals call for the later 22R (1984-1995) to be set to 0 degrees for distributor install. Now all those specs are for a stock engine that hasn't been rebuilt. If the head and block have been machined that's going to change the distance between the cam and the crank and mess with the timing a bit. The above specs are just for getting the distributor installed. I've never had a problem timing the early 22R's setting the crank at 0 and installing the distributor. As long as the timing chain wasn't installed off by a tooth (quite common actually), then there will be more than enough adjustment in the distributor fixing bolt slot to hit final timing with the timing light. If you get the distributor installed, but there isn't enough adjustment in the slot to hit your final timing spec you are either off a tooth between the the distributor drive gear and the cam gear, or you're timing chain is off one tooth. Refer to a service manual for final timing procedure and spec.

How to remove and Install a distributor from the 20R 22R 22RE Toyota engine series. You will still need to use a timing light after you are done to set and fine-tune the timing, but this video will show you how to remove and replace the distributor and get the inital install correct.

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