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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

For complete service information relating to the Timing Chain, please see the procedures at Timing Chain; Service and Repair. Service and Repair

INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC / compression.





(1) Align the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears and bearing caps.





(2) Install the crankshaft pulley set bolt, and turn the crankshaft to align the crankshaft set key with the timing line of the cylinder block.






(b) Align the mark link (yellow) with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing gear.






(c) Align the mark links (orange) with the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears, and install the chain.