Timing mark is off

1997 CHRYSLER LHS

117,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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When I removed the timing belt cover i noticed the mark is on the top two cams line up in the center but the bottom mark on the crank shaft is one tooth off. When I replace the timing belt should I set the bottom mark TDC then adjust the top marks, or should I leave it the way it was?

May 8, 2019 at 6:37 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

No, the marks need to all be aligned perfectly. The cams can stay the same but move the crank to the correct position for installation.

Below are the marks and how they should be set.

Roy

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May 8, 2019 at 6:54 AM

SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

I have included all the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please go through this guide and get back to us with how things turn out.

Thanks,
Alex
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