>> C << Timing Chain Installation

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Align the timing mark of the V.V.T. sprocket.
Align the crankshaft sprocket key with illustrated positions.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Key And Timing Marks
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Align the link plate (orange) with the timing mark of the exhaust V.V.T. sprocket and loop the timing chain.

Fig 2: Identifying Link Plate And Timing Mark
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Align the link plate (blue) with the timing mark of the intake V.V.T. sprocket to loop the timing chain.
Rotate the intake V.V.T. sprocket by one or two teeth to align with the timing mark.

Fig 3: Aligning Link Plate With Intake V.V.T Timing Mark
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Align the timing mark of the crankshaft sprocket with the link plate (blue) to loop the timing chain. Because of timing chain slacks, hold it to prevent the timing mark from coming off the link plate (blue).

Fig 4: Identifying Link Plate And Timing Mark
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Make sure that the timing mark of each sprocket is aligned with the link plate (blue and orange) of the timing chain at all of three locations.
Install the timing chain guide and tensioner lever.

Fig 5: Identifying V.V.T And Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Marks
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