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Valve Timing

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  1. 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.
  2. 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: Camshaft Sprocket Positioning
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NOTE: Align dot on sprocket with cylinder head flange.