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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




^ Inspect all sprockets and chain guides (2, 9). Replace if worn.

^ Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark (4) to the mark on oil pump housing.

^ Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is




^ Align timing (plated) link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (3).

^ Align right camshaft sprocket timing mark to the timing (plated) link on the timing chain and loosely position over camshaft hub.
^ Verify that all chain timing (plated) links are properly aligned to the timing marks on all sprockets.