- A timing light
- A socket set
- A wrench set
- A screwdriver
- A breaker bar
- A jack and jack stands
Instructions:
1. Park your vehicle in a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow it to cool down completely.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle using a jack and jack stands. Secure the vehicle in place.
4. Remove the serpentine belt.
5. Locate the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft sprockets. The crankshaft pulley timing mark is usually a notch or a hole, while the camshaft sprocket timing marks are usually two dots or lines.
6. Align the timing marks. To do this, you may need to turn the crankshaft pulley using a breaker bar.
7. Once the timing marks are aligned, tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
8. Reinstall the serpentine belt.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Start the engine and check for proper timing. The engine should run smoothly with no knocking or pinging sounds.
Note: If you are not comfortable performing this procedure yourself, it is best to take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic.
