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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations












Rotate the engine until the timing mark (2) on the crankshaft damper aligns with the TDC mark on timing chain cover (2) (#1 cylinder exhaust stroke).





Verify the camshaft sprocket "V8" marks are at the 12 o'clock position (1,2).