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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations






Camshaft Timing Chain






The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark - arrow - on the lower timing chain cover.

The marks - 1 - on the camshafts must point upward.


Installing

The chain tensioner for the tensioning rail is installed and secured with the locking pin (T40011).

The sprocket for the crankshaft is secured using the thrust piece (T10368).

The following procedure must be performed in one step. A second technician is needed.

The painted links on the timing chain must be positioned on the marks on the sprockets.

Hold the wrench tight until the tensioning rail and guide rail are installed.

- Check the crankshaft TDC position.






- Mount the timing chain on the exhaust camshaft.






- Mount the timing chain on the crankshaft.

- Turn the intake camshaft using the wrench in the - direction of the arrow - and mount the timing chain. Continue to hold the camshaft with the wrench.

- Install the timing chain tensioning rail and tighten the guide pin - 2 -.






- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the guide pins - 1 -.

- Install the bearing bracket and tighten the bolts - arrows - hand tight.






- Remove the locking pin (T40011) from the chain tensioner.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - to specification, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chain Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chain Overview.