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 camshaft must be Desynchronized.

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

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




Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.




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




Install the crankshaft sprocket and lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain, aligning the timing marks.




- LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the two chain links and timing marks aligned.
- Be sure the chain link and crankshaft sprocket timing marks are aligned.




- RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket.
- Make sure the two copper-colored links align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.




Correct alignment of all timing marks.





Align the chalk mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown.