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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




The following is taken from "11 12 100 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head W10"






Rotate crankshaft until triangular adjustment mark on camshaft gear (2) is at 12 o'clock.
Important: For assembly, mark timing chain at triangular adjustment mark (2) with paint (1).
Mark vibration damper and timing case cover with paint.

For more information, please refer to cylinder head.
Cylinder Head Assembly