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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Component Alignment Marks





(b) Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks of the crankshaft.

(c) Align the notch of the crankshaft pulley to the "0" position.

(d) Check if the timing marks of the camshaft pulley and camshaft bearing cap align.

Check that each camshaft timing mark is positioned as shown in the illustration.





HINT
For the intake camshaft:

Be sure to check mark A at the point when marks B, C, and D are positioned in line. If the marks are checked from any other viewpoint, they cannot be checked correctly.





If the valve timing is misaligned, reinstall the timing chain.