How is the distributor gear removed from the shaft in this diagram?

The distributor gear is supported on a two-piece splitter/puller plate (secured with threaded studs and hex nuts) while a press ram pushes the distributor shaft down and out of the gear.

What tool supports the gear during removal?

A bearing/gear splitter plate held together by threaded rods and hex nuts, positioned under the gear so the press can push the shaft through.

Does the document list any torque specs or part numbers for this procedure?

No. The only text visible is the illustration code B4139-A; no torque values, part numbers, or written instructions appear on the page.

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Ford Distributor Gear Removal Diagram - Press & Splitter Plate Setup (B4139-A)

Service illustration of a splined shaft fixture held in a press with threaded studs

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Service-procedure illustration showing a splined shaft and fixture supported by threaded studs under a press, ref B4139-A.

AI caption December 2011 · Photo 1036 of 1799

This is a single-page line-art illustration from a Ford service manual, uploaded as 'Distributor Gear Removal.jpg' to a 1990 Ford Bronco gallery. The drawing shows a distributor shaft positioned in a press: the distributor drive gear rests on a bearing/gear splitter plate (a two-piece knife-edge puller plate held together with threaded studs and hex nuts), while the threaded end of the distributor shaft points upward toward a press ram shown descending from the top of the image. The setup depicts how the shaft is pressed downward out of the gear, with the splitter plate supporting the underside of the gear so it can be removed without damage. The only text on the page is the Ford illustration reference number 'B4139-A' at the lower right. There are no torque specifications, part numbers (other than the figure code), captions, or year/model applicability statements visible on the page. A reader can learn the correct tooling arrangement — gear supported on a splitter plate, shaft pressed through from above — for removing a distributor drive gear from its shaft using an arbor press.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the distributor gear removed from the shaft in this diagram?: The distributor gear is supported on a two-piece splitter/puller plate (secured with threaded studs and hex nuts) while a press ram pushes the distributor shaft down and out of the gear.
What tool supports the gear during removal?: A bearing/gear splitter plate held together by threaded rods and hex nuts, positioned under the gear so the press can push the shaft through.
What is the illustration reference number on this page?: The figure is labeled B4139-A.
Does the document list any torque specs or part numbers for this procedure?: No. The only text visible is the illustration code B4139-A; no torque values, part numbers, or written instructions appear on the page.