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Checking Timing

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right inner fender panel. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove upper timing belt cover.
  2. Rotate engine in direction of rotation and position No. 1 cylinder on TDC of compression stroke. Ensure crankshaft pulley notch aligns with mark on lower timing belt cover.
  3. Ensure the No. 1 on camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on cylinder head. See Figure. If No. 1 is not aligned, rotate engine one revolution and recheck alignment. If No. 1 is not aligned, timing belt must be removed, sprockets properly positioned, and reinstalled.
CAUTION: Timing belt must be marked for direction of rotation if belt is to be reinstalled.
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