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Counter Balance Shaft Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Counterbalance Shaft Alignment Marks
GC0083556Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  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 (2) on the counter balance shaft drive gear should be in the 6 o'clock position.