Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Install the timing chain drive sprocket to the crankshaft with the timing mark in the 5 o'clock position.





Important
* There are 3 colored links on the timing chain. Two links are of matching color, and one link is of a unique color. Use the following procedure to line up the links with the sprockets. Orient the chain so that the colored links are visible.

* Always use new sprocket bolts.

Assemble the intake camshaft sprocket to the timing chain with the timing mark lined up with the uniquely colored link (1). Hand tighten a new intake camshaft sprocket bolt.




Lower the timing chain through the opening in the cylinder head. Use care to ensure that the chain goes around both sides of the cylinder block bosses (1, 2).




Route the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket and line up the first matching colored link (2) with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket, in approximately the 5 o'clock position.





Install the adjustable timing chain guide through the opening in the cylinder head and install the adjustable timing chain bolt.





Align the timing mark on the sprocket with the last matching colored link (3). Install the bolt finger tight.