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CAUTION: Remove and install the timing belt, aligning the timing marks of the crankshaft sprocket and the camshaft sprocket with the Number1 at the Top Dead Center of the compression stroke.

Check the timing marks of the crankshaft sprocket and the camshaft sprocket are aligned with the Number1 at the Top Dead Center of the compression stroke. If they are not, align the timing marks again, paying attention to the interference between the valve and the piston.
Install the timing belt on each sprocket in the following sequence.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks Of Crankshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Sprocket
1. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket and then on the water pump pulley, while tightening it to prevent slackness.
2. Line up the timing marks of the left bank camshaft sprockets.
3. Install the timing belt on the idler pulley, while taking up the slack.
4. Install the timing belt on the right bank camshaft sprocket.
5. Install the timing belt on the tensioner pulley.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Timing Marks Of Crankshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Sprocket Alingment Position
Check to see that the timing marks of all the sprockets are in a alignment.
Using special tool MD998716, rotate the crankshaft a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. Then rotate it back clockwise to verify that all the timing marks are in alignment.
Pull out the pin of the auto-tensioner.

Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft Using Special Tool MD998716
Rotate the crankshaft two turns clockwise and leave it alone for approximately five minutes.
Check that the projection of the rod of the auto-tensioner is within the standard value.
Standard value: 9.1 - 13.4 mm (0.36 - 0.52 inch)

Fig 4: Timing Belt Components And Timing Belt Routing