I need to find out the directional rotation of a 1997 acura tl 2.5 five cyl and the directional rotation of the distributor for the same?

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CHECK SEE IF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLTS LOOSE.IF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LONG BOLT TORQUE IS FOR 130 FT LBS FOR 1.8L ENGINE. IF YOU HAVE THESE ENGINES CRANKSHAFT BOLT TORQUE IS 174 - 181 FT LBS ENGINES ARE 3.0L 3.2L 3.5L 2.3L 2.5L IF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT IS TIGHT.THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ITSELF BROKEN NEED REPLACING.

REPLACE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES IF NOT BEEN CHANGED IN LONG PERIOD OF TIME.CHECK IGNITION TIMING.CHANGE AIR FILTER CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS.IF ENGINE STILL MISFIRE IGNITION COIL IS WEAK OR YOU HAVE LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION.

either the SOLENOID or loose battery cables(either at the battery side or the starter side)

check the crank position sensor

the crank sensor is ba replace same

Check this link. May change your mind.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528008be4b

Follow this link. There is detailed step-by-step info here
Please kindly let me know if it works for you
Good Luck
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528008c18d

First of all removing of radio will definitely give you alot more room. (rememeber you will nee radio code after you unplug radio) I would recommend that you disconnect battery before you EVER work on air bags. This module is pretty simple to remove but it is help by Special TORX screws. after removal of screw it its a yellow latch to pull across and unplug. Good luck thanks for using FIX YA