Work sequence

• Remove right sound damping tray: Refer to NOISE INSULATION (GASOLINE ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW or NOISE INSULATION (DIESEL ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• Remove valve cover, refer to Cylinder head cover, removing and installing  .

Fig 1: Crankshaft Aligned With TDC Cyl. 1 Position

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• Using mounting bolt for vibration damper, align crankshaft with TDC cyl. 1 position - arrow  - by turning in direction of rotation of engine.

Fig 2: Locating Slot On The Sprockets Of The Intermediate Shaft

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If TDC cyl. 1 position is correct, it will be possible to see a slot - arrow  - on the sprockets of the intermediate shaft.

If the groove cannot be seen:

• Turn crankshaft one turn further in direction of rotation of engine.

Fig 3: Camshaft Guide 3268 Insert Into Shaft Slot

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It must be possible to insert camshaft guide 3268 into both shaft slots.