Installing the camshaft timing gear pulley

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Fig 1: Installing Timing Gear Pulley

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Timing gear pulleys without variable valve timing (VVT):

install the upper timing cover
install the timing gear pulley without variable valve timing on the camshaft. Use the two screws positioned so that the markings on the timing gear pulleys and upper timing cover correspond. Do not tighten.

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

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Timing gear pulleys with variable valve timing (VVT):

Install the timing gear pulley using the center screw on the camshaft. Ensure that the markings on the timing gear pulleys/upper timing cover correspond. Do not tighten.