Checking Valve Timing
CAUTION:
Always rotate crankshaft in direction of normal rotation (clockwise as viewed from front of engine). Reverse rotation may cause timing belt to jump time, causing engine damage.
- Remove 2 access plugs from timing belt cover. Rotate crankshaft clockwise and position No. 1 piston on TDC of compression stroke. Ensure crankshaft pulley TDC mark aligns with mark on timing belt cover.
- Looking through access hole in outer timing belt cover, ensure camshaft sprocket timing mark is aligned with inner timing cover pointer. See Figure. Ensure diamond timing mark on oil pump sprocket is aligned with timing mark on inner timing belt cover. If all timing marks are not aligned, timing belt must be removed, sprockets properly positioned and timing belt reinstalled.