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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations






Camshaft Timing Chain






• The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark - arrow - on the lower timing chain cover.

• The marks - 1 - on the camshafts must point upward.


Installing

• The chain tensioner for the tensioning rail is installed and secured with the locking pin (T40011).

• The sprocket for the crankshaft is secured using the thrust piece (T10368).

• The following procedure must be performed in one step. A second technician is needed.

• The painted links on the timing chain must be positioned on the marks on the sprockets.

• Hold the wrench tight until the tensioning rail and guide rail are installed.

- Check the crankshaft TDC position.






- Mount the timing chain on the exhaust camshaft.






- Mount the timing chain on the crankshaft.

- Turn the intake camshaft using the wrench in the - direction of the arrow - and mount the timing chain. Continue to hold the camshaft with the wrench.

- Install the timing chain tensioning rail and tighten the guide pin - 2 -.






- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the guide pins - 1 -.

- Install the bearing bracket and tighten the bolts - arrows - hand tight.






- Remove the locking pin (T40011) from the chain tensioner.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - to specification, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chain Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chain Overview.