How do I set the engine timing?

2010 ACURA TL
160,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUNTZ
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changing timing belt on my car and one camshaft is completely off from the other 2. how do i realign so all three are TDC? Forgive me if i use the wrong words I'm not a mechanic.
Jun 29, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

See attached for how to line up all the marks for the timing belt replacement.
It is also particularly important to install sequence for the timing belt.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
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Jun 29, 2022 at 3:17 PM
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RUNTZ
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So, I have rear camshaft and drive aligned for TDC, but the front camshaft is off, how do I turn that single cam for TDC without messing with other twos alignment?
Jun 29, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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SQM
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Is the belt already installed?
Jun 30, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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