Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Install the timing chain crankshaft 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 pink in color and one link is blue in 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 actuator bolts.

Assemble the intake camshaft actuator to the timing chain with the timing mark lined up with the blue colored link (1). Install and hand tighten a NEW intake camshaft actuator 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 pink link 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. 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 actuator (1) and a NEW bolt (2) loosely onto the exhaust camshaft.





Align the timing mark on the actuator with the last pink colored link.
^ Tighten the bolt finger tight.