How to set the timing

1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

175,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JENHUGOBOOM

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Putting back together a project that someone else had started, replacing the timing (belt? chain?), and don't know how to set the timing. Also do not know which position the cams need to sit at? Like 12 O'clock etc?

May 26, 2019 at 12:27 PM

SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

I have included in the diagrams down below the instructions for how to change your vehicle's timing belt. Please go through the guide and get back to us with how everything turns out, or if you have any more questions, or need any more help.

Thanks,
Alex
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