Aligning the crankshaft

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Fig 1: Installing Gauge 9995451

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Remove the blind cover plug.

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

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: Removing/Installing Timing Covers & Positioning Engine According To Marking

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