With Automatic Transmission

Valve timing, checking and adjusting

Vehicles with automatic transmission




With engine installed:
- rotate engine until piston for cylinder 1 is at TDC

CAUTION! There are three marks for cylinder 1 TDC on the torque convertor spaced in 120° intervals. To be sure the engine is actually at TDC it is mandatory that you verify this condition via the cylinder 1 spark plug hole.





With engine removed:
- align the TDC marking on the convertor mounting plate with the mark on the flange
- remove ignition wire guides
- remove intake manifold upper section
- remove valve cover




- install and align 3268 camshaft guide onto cylinder head studs with both camshafts snugly positioned in the guide indentations (as shown)
- this alignment is only possible every 2nd engine revolution