How to Align the Engine Timing Belt?

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Methods for aligning the engine timing belt: 1. Align the mark on the camshaft timing gear with the mark on the valve cover; 2. Align the mark on the crankshaft timing gear with the mark on the front cover; 3. Remove the timing gear and timing belt in sequence. The timing belt is a key component of the engine's valve train system. By connecting to the crankshaft and maintaining a specific gear ratio, it ensures the accurate timing of the engine's intake and exhaust. If the timing belt breaks, causing the engine to malfunction and leading to severe damage from valve and piston collision, it is necessary to replace the timing belt according to the mileage or time specified by the manufacturer. The timing belt itself has minimal variation, but its service life is shorter than that of the timing gear.