Left Camshaft

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Fig 1: Intake Camshaft Gear Timing Mark & Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear Mark

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NOTE:

The (special tool #VM.10339, Tool, Crankshaft Timing) should installed prior to timing camshafts.

The intake camshaft gear timing mark (1) should be at the four O'clock position and the exhaust camshaft timing gear mark (2) should be at the eight O'clock position.

Fig 2: Left Camshaft Gear Dots
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Rotate the camshafts to line up the three camshaft gear dots and install the (special tool #VM.10338A-2, Timing Tool, Camshaft (Left)) (1).

Fig 3: Camshaft Timing Tool & Sprockets Holes - Left
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If the (special tool #VM.10338A-2, Timing Tool, Camshaft (Left)) (1) locking pins don't align up and fit into the holes (2) on the camshaft gears then the camshafts are not timed properly.