Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

NOTICE: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.

If the copper links are not visible, mark 1 link on one end and 1 link on the other end and use as timing marks.





Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.





Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 1 o'clock position.





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

NOTICE: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur.

NOTE: The No. 1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the Crankshaft Holding Tool.

Position the crankshaft so the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC with the Crankshaft Holding Tool. Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool.





Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.





Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.





Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.





Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.





Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.