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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations









Bank 2 (F):
- Install timing chain so that the matching mark (outer groove)
(B) on camshaft sprocket is aligned with the copper link (A) on timing chain, while the matching mark (punched) (C) on crankshaft sprocket is aligned with the yellow link (D) one on timing chain, as shown in the figure.

Bank 1 (G):
- Install timing chain so that the matching mark (outer groove)
(B) on camshaft sprocket is aligned with the copper link (A) on timing chain, while the matching mark (notched) (E) on crankshaft sprocket is aligned with the yellow link (D) one on timing chain, as shown in the figure.

Disassembly and Assembly