Installing camshafts' timing gear pulleys

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Fig 1: Installing Timing Gear Pulley

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Timing gear pulley without VVT:

Install upper timing cover.
Install timing gear pulley without VVT on the camshaft. Use two screws positioned so that the markings on the timing belt gears/upper timing gear cover match. Do not tighten.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Plug And Center Screw At Variable Valve Timing Unit

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Timing gear pulley VVT:

Install the timing gear pulley with the center screw on the camshaft. Make sure that the markings on the timing gear pulleys/upper timing gear cover match, but do not tighten.