Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Alignment

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

If the blue links are not visible, mark 2 links on each end, and use as timing marks.





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

Position the upper end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain.





Position the lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain and install the crankshaft sprocket onto the crankshaft and verify the crankshaft keyway is at the 11 o'clock position.





Position the lower end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the sprocket with the single blue (marked) chain link.





Position the upper end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain.





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