Secure the crankshaft position

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Remove:

the front air baffle
the support between the cylinder block and the intake manifold
the mounting screws for the starter motor
the lower timing cover.

Place the starter motor to one side.

Remove the blind cover plug and the blind cover washer

Turn the crankshaft clockwise slightly to avoid the adjustment tool being in the wrong position.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Special Tool 999 5451

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Install adjustment tool 9995451 . Ensure that the adjustment tool bottoms out against the cylinder block.

Turn the crankshaft back counter-clockwise until it stops against the drift.

Fig 2: Checking Marking On Crankshaft Timing Gear Pulley Corresponds With Marking On Oil Pump

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Check that the marking on the crankshaft timing gear pulley corresponds with the marking on the oil pump.