Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Alignment

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

NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.

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 camshafts in the following sequence.

1. Rotate the LH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.

2. Rotate the RH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.





NOTICE: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and/or valve damage can occur.

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.





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.

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.