1997 Dodge Caravan timing

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
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1997 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

just installed water pump moved crank to line up marks and cam sprockets don't line up with the crank should I remove belt and line up cam sprockets independently and the replace belt and turn engine twice ?
Apr 23, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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Remove belt -put no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC line the cam and crank markings up then put on the belt
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