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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Component Alignment Marks

Camshaft Timing Marks:




Slowly rotate the camshaft to align the timing marks. Camshaft timing marks align with cylinder head cover (left) or top surface of cylinder head (right).

Crankshaft Timing Marks:




Rotate the crankshaft to bring the #1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC). Align the vibration damper and flywheel timing marks as shown. Crankshaft timing marks (arrows).

Camshaft Drive Chain Sprockets Correctly Aligned:





Note: The intermediate shaft does not require timing or alignment.

For further information refer to Timing Belt : Service and Repair
Service and Repair