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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

Special Tools
* EN-952 - Fixing Pin
* EN-953-A - Fixing Tool
* EN-955-1 - Fixing Pin from EN-955 - Kit






The engine should be adjusted to TDC.
The crankshaft should be fixed with EN-952 - fixing pin.
The camshaft should be fixed with EN-953-A - fixing tool.






Rotate the engine clockwise until the bore (2) in the crankshaft balancer aligns with the mark (1) on the engine front cover.





Remove the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate hole plug (2) and the seal ring (1).





To ensure proper crankshaft top dead center (TDC) alignment, the retention pin should fit easily through the bore in the crankshaft tie plate and into the crankshaft. Binding of the retention pin could affect proper engine timing.

Install EN-952 - fixing pin (1) in order to fix the crankshaft in TDC position.