Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Caution: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized.

Caution: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.

Caution: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the pistons or valves will result.





If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.





- LH camshaft sprocket timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
- RH camshaft sprocket timing mark is approximately 11 o'clock.

Fig. 26 Crankshaft Sprocket Position:

Position the inner crankshaft sprocket with the long hub facing outward.





LH timing chain crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.





Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the two copper links and the camshaft sprocket timing mark aligned.

Note: Be sure the copper links and the sprocket marks are aligned.





Position the outer crankshaft sprocket and the RH timing chain with the long hub of the sprocket facing inward.





Verify the camshaft sprocket to copper link alignment.