Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized.

CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.

CAUTION: The camshaft timing marks must be correctly lined up or damage to the valves and pistons can occur.




If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.




- LH camshaft sprocket timing mark is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
- RH camshaft timing sprocket timing mark is approximately in the 11 o'clock position.

Fig. 26 Crankshaft Sprocket Position:

Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.




NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

LH timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.




Verify the camshaft sprocket to copper link alignment.