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 to the timing chain with the timing mark lined up with the uniquely colored link (1). Hand tighten a new intake camshaft sprocket 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 matching colored link (2) with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket, in approximately the 5 o'clock position.