Not sure what engine you have, but my1992 305 has a roll pin on the end of shaft that is knocked out to remove gear
The Rotor has a small bolt that holds the Rotor on the shaft. Did you Loosen this bolt?
Remove Distributor,remove drive gear,remove shaft,remove pickup coil.
To remove the distributor rotor on a Porsche 944, first disconnect the battery to prevent any electrical issues. Next, remove the distributor cap by undoing the clips or screws, and then carefully pull off the cap to expose the rotor. The rotor is typically held in place by a small retaining screw; remove this screw and gently lift the rotor off the distributor shaft. Be sure to take note of the rotor's orientation for reinstallation.
There are 3 screws holding the distributor cap on. After removing the cap, there is a small Phillips head set screw holding the rotor in place on the shaft portion of the rotor.
The pickup coil in a 1991 Chevrolet vehicle is typically located inside the distributor housing. To access it, you'll need to remove the distributor cap and rotor, exposing the coil mounted on the distributor shaft. The pickup coil is responsible for generating a signal that tells the ignition module when to fire the spark plugs. If you're troubleshooting ignition issues, it's important to check this component for proper function.
The easy way is to replace the entire distributor with a remanufactured unit. The hard way is to mark position of distributor rotor, remove the distributor from engine,reome cap & rotor, remove drive gear from the bottom of distributor , slide shaft up & out, remove pick up.reverse steps & reset ignition timing. IMPORTANT TO MARK LOCATION OF ROTOR BEFORE REMOVAL
First remove distributor cap. loosen the bolt that holds down distributor and take holding plate of MAKE SURE YOU MARK DISTRIBUTOR POSITION AGAINST BLOCK AND ROTOR AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR HOUSING. pull out distributor from engine. now take out the pin that holds the gear on the distributor rotor shaft take the gear of the shaft, position of gear on shaft is not important. now from the the top of the distriburator pull the rotor shaft out and wow la. camshaft position sensor is ready to be taken out. To install just reverse the steps and when you ready to install the gear on shaft make sure that the gears is against the distributor housing and not on the tip of the shaft (up side down). installing distributor on engine. install the the rotor on shaft and turn it about 20 degrees clock wise so when you push the distributor into the engine is going to turn back to the original position. You are welcome jcdl. 7-10-08
To replace the distributor rotor on a Ford Festiva, first ensure the engine is off and disconnect the battery. Remove the distributor cap by unscrewing the clips or screws, then carefully lift it off to expose the rotor. Take note of the rotor's orientation, unscrew it from the distributor shaft, and replace it with the new rotor in the same position. Finally, reattach the distributor cap, ensuring it is secure, and reconnect the battery.
It is the only electrical part that's in the distributor. Remove the cap and rotor and you will see it.
To replace the rotor and distributor cap on a 1992 Caprice, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the distributor cap by unscrewing any retaining screws or unclipping it from the distributor. Next, take off the rotor by unscrewing it from the distributor shaft. Install the new rotor and cap, ensuring they are securely fastened, then reconnect the battery and start the engine to verify proper installation.
change the rotor. spark shorting to distributor shaft
To change the rotor arm on a 1991 Mercedes 190E, first, ensure the engine is off and the key is removed from the ignition. Remove the distributor cap by unscrewing or unclipping it, then gently pull out the old rotor arm from the distributor shaft. Install the new rotor arm by aligning it properly on the shaft and pressing it down until it clicks into place. Finally, replace the distributor cap and secure it before starting the engine.