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Checking Timing

  1. Remove access plug from engine front cover. Set crankshaft to top dead center (TDC) by aligning timing mark on crankshaft pulley with "TC" mark on engine front cover.
    CAUTION: Always turn engine in direction of normal rotation. Backward rotation may cause timing belt to jump time.
  2. Look through access hole in engine front cover to be sure that timing mark on camshaft gear is lined up with pointer on inner timing belt cover. See Fig 1 .
  3. Remove distributor cap and check that rotor is pointing at number 1 spark plug wire terminal in distributor cap. Reinstall distributor cap and access plug.
Fig 1: Timing Belt Alignment Mark Locations
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