Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align its groove with the timing mark "T" of the lower timing chain cover.




Check that the mark (A) of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line on the cylinder head surface as shown in the illustration. If not, turn the crankshaft clockwise one revolution (360°).









NOTE:
Do not rotate engine counterclockwise.

The key (A) of crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark (B) of timing chain cover. As a result of this, the piston of No.1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.





NOTE:
To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket -> Timing chain guide -> Exhaust camshaft sprocket -> Intake camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing timing chain.









NOTE:
To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket ->Timing chain guide -> Intake camshaft sprocket -> Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing timing chain.