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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations





The crankshaft driven timing chain maintains camshaft (6) and balance shaft (3) operation and timing. Timing marks on the crankshaft (2) , balance shaft (3) and camshafts (5) are aligned with copper links (1) in the timing chain to keep symmetrical valve and ignition performance.