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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Timing Component Alignment Marks

Please refer to Timing Chain Removal and Replacement for timing component alignment marks and alignment procedure. Service and Repair

CAUTION:
Always make sure to perform this confirmation.

(1) Make sure that the timing mark of idler sprocket is aligned to three timing chain marks (gold).
(2) Make sure that the twelve o'clock position on the crank sprocket is aligned to the timing chain (main) mark (gold).
(3) Make sure that the LH side cam sprocket timing mark is aligned to the timing chain mark (blue).
(4) Make sure that the RH side cam sprocket timing mark is aligned to the timing chain mark (blue).