How to Align the Car Timing?
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There is a prominent tooth on the car timing wheel, and there are three teeth on the oil pump near the upper part of the timing wheel. Align the tooth on the timing wheel with the middle one of the three teeth on the oil pump. The timing belt is an important component of the engine's valve system, ensuring accurate intake and exhaust timing by connecting to the crankshaft and maintaining a specific transmission ratio. Below is an introduction to the timing belt: 1. The timing belt plays a connecting role, linking the timing wheel on the engine cylinder head at the top and the crankshaft timing wheel at the bottom. The timing wheel connects to the camshaft, which has cams that contact small rocker arms. The rocker arms generate pressure from the power transmitted by the timing belt, lifting the valves. Lifting the intake valve allows atomized gasoline to enter the cylinder, while lifting the exhaust valve allows exhaust gases to exit. When the recessed part of the camshaft contacts the rocker arms simultaneously, both the intake and exhaust valves close, creating compression, the distributor sparks, and combustion begins, generating power. 2. The timing system's transmission components are divided into timing chains and timing belts. Timing belts have been used in engines for a long time, offering mature technology, lower costs, and quieter operation, but they require regular inspection and maintenance. They should generally be replaced when the vehicle reaches 60,000 to 100,000 kilometers, with the exact replacement cycle specified in the vehicle's maintenance manual. Timing chains offer advantages such as compact structure, high power transmission, reliability, wear resistance, and lifetime maintenance-free operation, but they tend to be slightly noisier compared to traditional timing belts.
