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Marks On Camshaft Gears 1 And 2 Align To The Left Of J 42069-20

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  1. Loosen the timing belt idler pulley for camshaft gears 1 & 2.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Timing Belt Timing Adjustment Service Tools
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  2. Use the J 42069-40 to turn eccentric on the idler pulley COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the marks on the camshaft gears and on the J 42069-20 are in alignment (the high point of the idler pulley eccentric will be in approximately the 9 o'clock position). Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt, while holding the eccentric in place with the J 42069-40 to prevent movement, to 30 lb ft (40 N.m).
  3. Remove the J 42069-10 and the J 42069-20.
  4. Turn the crankshaft in the engine rotational direction 2 revolutions with the J 42098. Stop at 60 degrees BTDC.
  5. Install the J 42069-10 to the crankshaft drive gear with the knurled bolt.
  6. Use the J 42098 to carefully turn the crankshaft until the lever of the J 42069-10 firmly contacts the water pump pulley flange.
  7. Secure the moveable lever of the tool to the water pump pulley flange.
  8. Install the J 42069-20 to camshaft gears 1 & 2.
  9. Inspect the alignment of the marks on the camshaft gears in reference to the marks on the J 42069-20.
  10. Repeat the procedure again if the marks do not align.
  11. If camshaft gears 1 and 2 are properly aligned, set the final timing belt tensioner as outlined in Timing Belt Tensioner Adjustment  at the end of this procedure.
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