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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations







Refer to Timing Chain & Sprockets - Installation. Service and Repair


While holding the camshaft phaser in hand, position the timing chain on the camshaft phaser and align the timing marks as shown.





While holding the camshaft phaser and timing chain in hand, position the timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket and align the timing mark as shown.









Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and verify the alignment of the timing marks (1,2). If the timing marks do not line up, remove the camshaft sprocket and realign.