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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Component Alignment Marks





LH





RH







Verify that the crankshaft keyway is at 11 o'clock position.






NOTE:
- Of the three marked locations on the timing chain, align the mark that has a different color to the crankshaft sprocket side timing mark.

2. If the timing marks on the timing chain are not evident, place timing marks on the timing chain using an indelible ink marker.






NOTE:
- The marked external links are not included in the count.
- When marking the crankshaft sprocket side timing chain (No.3), change the mark color.

The number of external links
- No.1-2 : 38
- No.2-3 : 33
- No.3-1 : 27

3. Place alignment marks on the timing chain corresponding to each of the alignment marks on the timing sprocket.