Valve Timing

With timing belt removed as previously described, rotate crankshaft and intermediate shaft until index mark (punch mark) on intermediate shaft is positioned in "V" notch on crankshaft pulley. See  Figure .  This is firing point of No. 1 cylinder. Next, turn camshaft until timing mark on rear of camshaft sprocket is in line with top of cylinder head cover flange. See  Fig 1 .  Replace timing belt.

Fig 1: Index Mark on Camshaft Sprocket Aligned with Cylinder Head Flange

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