Valve Timing
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- 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.
NOTE:
Align dot on sprocket with cylinder head flange.