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 (3) to the timing chain with the timing mark (4) lined up with the blue colored link (1). Install and hand tighten a NEW intake camshaft sprocket bolt (2).





^ 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.





^ Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the adjustable timing chain guide through the opening in the cylinder head. Install the adjustable timing chain bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





^ Important: Always install NEW sprocket bolts.

Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket (1) and a NEW bolt (2) loosely onto the exhaust camshaft.
^ Align the timing mark (3) on the sprocket with the last matching colored link. Tighten the bolt finger tight.