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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Timing Component Alignment Marks

Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.






Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.

FRONT





REAR






Rotate the crankshaft pulley about six turns clockwise so the timing belt positions itself on the pulleys.

Turn the crankshaft pulley so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).

NOTE: The other pointer (C) is not used.






Check the camshaft pulley marks.

NOTE: If the marks are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees, and recheck the camshaft pulley mark:

FRONT





REAR