How to Align the Timing Chain of Hyundai ix35 Engine?

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Modern ix35 engine timing chain alignment method: When the piston rises to the highest position, it is the timing mark below. The mark above requires opening the valve cover, and when both camshafts are parallel, it is aligned. The main function of the engine timing belt is to drive the engine's valve mechanism to open or close the intake and exhaust valves at the appropriate time, ensuring that the engine cylinders can normally intake and exhaust air. The following are the steps for replacing the timing belt: 1. Remove the valve cover, disassemble the crankshaft pulley, and remove the timing chain housing; rotate the crankshaft to the top dead center of the first cylinder, then tighten the crankshaft fixing screw to secure the crankshaft. 2. Rotate the intake and exhaust camshafts. There are grooves at the rear of the camshafts. Align the grooves of both camshafts horizontally and insert the special tool. 3. Remove the old chain and install the new one. The crankshaft pulley also lacks a keyway. During installation, align the round hole on the pulley with the groove on the timing chain housing. 4. The crankshaft position sensor is adjustable. Ensure it is adjusted without any gaps during installation, otherwise it may trigger a fault code.