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Timing Chain: Installation

Install crankshaft key and oil slinger. Install camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and timing chain as an assembly.

NOTE: When the two marks are in alignment, No. 6 cylinder is at TDC. To obtain TDC for No. 1 cylinder, slowly rotate crankshaft one rotation. This will bring cam mark to the top. No. 1 will then be in firing position. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
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