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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Timing Component Alignment Marks










NOTE:
- The above figure shows the relationship between the matching mark on each timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with the components installed.
- Parts with an identification mark (R or L) should be installed on the corresponding bank according to the mark.

1. Check that crankshaft key (1) and dowel pin (A) of each camshaft are located as shown in the figure.

Camshaft dowel pin
:At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Crankshaft key
:Straight up