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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations



Timing Component Alignment

Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.





(1) Turn the hexagonal portion of the camshaft to align the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and timing belt plates.

HINT: By turning the camshaft timing pulleys clockwise as follows, installation of the timing pulleys will be easy

1/2 teeth turn for the left bank camshaft timing pulley
1 tooth turn for the right bank camshaft timing pulley





Using the crankshaft damper bolt, turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.