Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations
Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
The copper links mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
- LH camshaft timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
- RH camshaft timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.
Lower end of the LH timing chain, aligning the timing marks.
LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the two chain (marked) links and the timing marks aligned.
Be sure the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket chain link and crankshaft sprocket timing marks are aligned.
Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the two copper-colored (marked) links align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.
Check for correct alignment of all timing marks.
Using the index mark on the balance shaft, mark the corresponding gear tooth with chalk.
Align the chalk mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown.