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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations




Timing Component Alignment Marks

For detailed instructions see Timing Drive Components Installation










LH VCT

The timing mark on the exhaust VCT assembly should align with the single colored link.





The timing mark on the exhaust VCT assembly should be in the 11 o'clock position.





Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the LH VCT assembly.





Align the remaining colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.





RH VCT

The timing mark on the intake VCT assembly should align between the 2 consecutive colored links.

The timing mark on the exhaust VCT assembly should align with the single colored link.





Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the RH VCT assembly.





The timing mark on the exhaust VCT assembly should be in the 1 o'clock position.