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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Install the crankshaft key. Position the jackshaft and crankshaft sprockets and the chain.





NOTICE: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt. Turning the bolt in the wrong direction can damage the bolt.

NOTE: The camshaft sprocket must turn freely on the camshaft. Do not tighten the bolt.

Loosely install the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.





Position the LH camshaft sprocket.





NOTE: The camshaft sprocket must turn freely on the camshaft. Do not tighten the bolt.

Loosely install the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.





Turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.

NOTICE: Do not rotate the engine counterclockwise. Rotating the engine counterclockwise will result in incorrect timing of the engine.

NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block. This positions the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC).

Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Tool.





NOTE: Camshaft timing slots are off-center.

NOTE: Position the camshaft timing slots below centerline of camshaft.

Install the Camshaft Holding Tool and the Adapter for 303-577 on the front of the RH cylinder head.





NOTE: Leave the top 2 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool clamp bolts loose.

Install the Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool and the Adapter for 303-564 on the rear of the RH cylinder head.





NOTICE: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt. Turning the bolt in the wrong direction can damage the bolt.

Tighten the bolts.





NOTE: Do not tighten the Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool top 2 clamp bolts. The camshaft sprocket must rotate freely.

Install the Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool and the Adapter for 303-564 on the front of the LH cylinder head.





NOTE: Camshaft timing slots are off-center.

NOTE: Position the camshaft timing slots below centerline of camshaft.

Install the Camshaft Holding Tool and the Adapter for 303-577 on the front of the LH cylinder head.





Tighten the bolts.