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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




For complete service procedure for this component refer to Timing Drive Components. Service and Repair

Timing Component Alignment Marks













Assemble the RH VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
- Align the colored links with the timing marks.






Assemble the LH VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
- Align the colored links with the timing marks.