Setting The Timing

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Set the timing
1. 1.1. Position the oil pump shaft -1- with the flat side up so that it is horizontal to the marking -2- .
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Shaft
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install sprocket for oil pump
Install drive chain. → 153519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIMING CHAIN (AUXILIARY DRIVE MECHANISM)
Install drive wheel for timing chain.
Install timing chain. → 153519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIMING CHAIN (AUXILIARY DRIVE MECHANISM)
After you have fitted the timing chain, turn the crankshaft twice and check the timing. → 150502 CHECKING THE TIMING ON V6 DFI ENGINES