Locking Engine 30 Degrees After TDC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Crankshaft At 12 O'clock Position

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Rotate the engine until timing mark (1) on the crankshaft is at the 12 O'clock position, (this is 30° ATDC).

Fig 2: Engine Block Plug
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Remove the engine block plug (1).

Fig 3: Crankshaft Timing Tool
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Install the (special tool #VM.10339, Tool, Crankshaft Timing) (1) into the starter side of the engine block. If the (special tool #VM.10339, Tool, Crankshaft Timing) does not fully go into the engine block and stops short, the engine is not properly set to 30° ATDC. Rotate the engine so the Crankshaft Locking Tool (special tool #VM.10339, Tool, Crankshaft Timing) fully engages into engine block and crankshaft. Once full engaged thread tool into engine block and install the bolt. The crankshaft is now set at 30° ATDC.