I do not have a breakdown diagram for a distributor, but just the firing orders and description of ignition system for the Dodge Colt and related models (based on Chilton manuals) if that's what you're looking for:
FIRING ORDERS
Fig. 1: 1990 1.8L SOHC Engines Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Rotation: clockwise
To avoid confusion, replace spark plug wires one at a time.
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Distributor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Although the distributor can be removed from the engine no matter which cylinder is about to fire, it is a good idea to have number one cylinder at TDC before distributor removal.
1.5L, 1.8L, 2.4L SOHC Engines
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect and tag the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
Disconnect the distributor harness connector.
Fig. 1: Ignition system for the 2.0L engine
Fig. 2: Ignition system for the 1.5L engine
Fig. 3: Ignition system for the 1992-93 1.8L engine
Fig. 4: Ignition system for the 2.4L engine
Loosen the distributor retaining bolt and remove the distributor from the engine.
To install:
Rotate the engine until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on its compression stroke.
NOTE: Be careful not to turn it to the No. 4 cylinder TDC on its compression stroke by mistake.
Align the distributor housing and gear mating marks.
Fig. 5: Ignition system for the 1990 1.8L engine
Fig. 6: Distributor installation for the 1990 1.8L engine
Fig. 7: Distributor installation for the 1992-93 1.8L engine
Install the distributor into the engine, while aligning the fine cut (groove or projection) on the distributor flange with the center of the distributor mounting stud.
Install and tighten the distributor retaining bolt.
Reconnect the distributor harness connector.
Fig. 8: Distributor installation for the 2.4L engine
Fig. 9: Distributor installation for the 1.5L engine
Fig. 10: Distributor installation for the 2.0L engine
1. remove the distributor cap and rotor, don't remove the spark wires.
2. unplug the wire from the distributor.
3. remove the distributor bolts, pull the distributor out.
When install the distributor make sure replace the new O ring.
If the engine is cranked (disturbed) with the distributor removed, it will now be necessary to retime the engine.
Rotate the engine so that No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
Align the timing marks to the correct ignition timing shown on the underhood decal.
Install the distributor with the rotor in the No.1 firing position and any armature pole aligned with a stator pole.
Make sure that the oil pump intermediate shaft properly engages the distributor shaft. It may be necessary to rotate the engine after the distributor gear is partially engaged in order to engage the oil pump intermediate shaft and fully seat the distributor in the block.
If it was necessary to rotate the engine to align the oil pump, repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3.
Install the holddown bolt finger tight.
Install the distributor cap and wires.
Connect the distributor wring connector to the wiring harness. Tighten the holddown bolt.
Install the air cleaner, if removed.
Check the ignition timing as outlined in Section 2.
When everything is set, tighten the holddown bolt to 25 ft. lbs.
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