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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Timing Marks

Note:
For detailed installation procedures refer to Engine Overhaul, Reassembly Part 2 step 34 Part 2


INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 1)





INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEARS AND NO. 2 CHAIN (for Bank 2)









(a) Align the mark plates and timing marks as shown in the illustration and install the chain.
HINT: The camshaft mark plates are orange.






(c) Turn the camshaft timing gear assembly on bank 1 counterclockwise to tighten the chain between the banks.
NOTICE: When the idle sprocket assembly is reused, align the chain plate with the mark where the plate had been in order to tighten the chain between the banks.





(d) Align the mark plate and timing marks as shown in the illustration and install the chain onto the crankshaft timing sprocket.
HINT: The crankshaft mark plate is yellow.





(f) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to set it to the RH block bore center line (TDC/compression).





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.