How do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?

I am trying to change my distributor rotor on my car. In my repair manual it says I should be able to pull it off but I can't. I have also tried twisting and pulling which one repair website suggested to do and it does not seem to be coming off. Are there any tricks that make it easy or should I just leave it to a mechanic?How do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?
On that toyota there should be no screw. Just a straight up pull. it`s good you stated not to pry it, not good. but you can to try to grab the end tabs (one has the electrode other just a wing) and rock it while pulling up. no luck? try a pliers or channel lock pliers and still pull straight up while rocking if needed. When/if it comes off there will be a round shaft exposed with one side flat spotted,this is so you can not put it back on in the wrong position. Good luck Girl!How do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?
there may be a screw in the side of the rotor, if there is unscrew it, if not spray some penetrant such as wd-40 or pb blaster between the rotor and the shaft and then use pliers and pull harder, if you have too, rock it back and forth and crack the plastic on the base of the rotor and slide it off being careful not to damage the distributor itself. make sure you put the new one on pointing the right directionHow do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?
Ya, dont use anything to pry it off as it should slide right off. If it doesn't pull off, it may have a screw on the base of the rotor that keeps it on there. I never had to pull them off, they last a while on my 87 and 86 Corolla. I just take fine sandpaper and polish the tip and the tab.How do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?
Use a vise grip and set it so that it just cracks the rotor where it goes over the shaft. Then pull straight of. Good advise not to try and pry it of as you run the chance of breaking the side of the distributor.How do I switch out the distributor rotor on an 86 toyota corolla?
it is probably just got some gunk gluing it on. you want to replace it Right? take a big pry bar and bust it off. you have a new rotor so break off the old one.