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Counter Balance Shaft Timing

  1. Ensure that the engine is at TDC with both camshaft sprocket V6 marks in the 12 o'clock position.
  2. Look down the left cylinder head chain cavity. The timing dot on the counter balance shaft drive gear should be in the 6 o'clock position.
Fig 1: Identifying Counterbalance Shaft Alignment Marks
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