Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: Incorrect removal or installation of the timing components can result in damage to internal engine components.


The manufacturer does not provide an on-vehicle service procedure for this component. Please refer to the Engine Overhaul procedure for service information relating to this component. [1][2][3]Engine

CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Align the mark plate and timing mark as shown in the illustration and install the chain.

NOTICE: Do not pass the chain over the crankshaft, just put it on it.

HINT: The chain mark plate is orange.





(b) Turn the camshaft timing gear on the bank 1 counterclockwise to tighten the chain between the banks.

NOTICE: If reusing the idle sprocket, align one of the idle sprocket's chain plate marks with one of the chain's chain plates when installing the idle sprocket.





(c) Align the mark plate and timing mark as shown in the illustration and install the chain onto the crankshaft timing gear.

HINT: The chain mark plate is yellow.

(d) Temporarily tighten the pulley set bolt.





(e) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to set it to the bank 1 block bore center line (TDC/compression).