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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: The maximum amount by which the engine management system will adjust the camshaft timing (VCT control unit) is limited to two degrees. As a result of this an extremely high degree of accuracy is required for any work which affects the valve timing.

CAUTION: The removal of the spark plug is necessary for the timing adjustment.




Crankshaft at TDC on cylinder No. 1.

NOTE: Cylinders No. 1 and No. 4 are at TDC when the Woodruff key points straight up.