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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations








HINT
Turn the camshaft timing pulleys slightly clockwise to make installation of the timing belt easier.

Camshaft timing pulley of LH bank: 1/2 of a tooth

Camshaft timing pulley of RH bank: 1 tooth















NOTICE:
Only wipe the pulleys. Do not use any cleaning agents on the pulleys.

- Face the front mark (arrow) on the belt forward.


Align the installation mark on the belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.

- Check the valve timing.





(1) Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, slowly turn the crankshaft timing pulley 2 revolutions from TDC to TDC.

NOTICE:
Always turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise.

(2) Check that each pulley aligns with the timing marks as shown in the illustration.





(3) If the timing marks do not align, remove the belt and reinstall it.