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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Timing Component Alignment Marks

For detailed installation procedure see Timing Drive Components. Removal and Replacement

LH

Aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single copper (marked) link on the chain.





NOTE: Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner arm dowel.

Position the timing chain on the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the timing mark positioned between the 2 copper (marked) chain links.





NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.

RH

Aligning the timing mark on the sprocket with the single copper (marked) chain link.





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

NOTE: The camshaft phaser and sprocket will be stamped with one of the illustrated timing marks for the RH camshaft.





As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.