Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

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

NOTE: There are 61 links in each timing chain.

If copper links are not visible, mark 2 links on one end and 1 link on the other end, and use as timing marks.





Preposition the LH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock and preposition the RH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.





Position the crankshaft with the Crankshaft Holding Tool, then remove the tool.





Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.





Install the lower end of the LH timing chain, aligning the timing marks.





NOTE: Be sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner guide dowel.

Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the 2 chain (marked) links and the timing marks aligned.





NOTE: Be sure the chain link and crankshaft sprocket timing marks are aligned.

NOTE: The lower half of the timing chain must be positioned above the dowel.

Install the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket.





Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the 2 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 teeth on the gear with chalk.





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