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Category:	ENGINE
MODEL:	202
ENGINE:	104
YEAR:	94 ON
ADJUSTING BASIC POSITION OF CAMSHAFTS
ENGINE 104
Crankshaft	Align the crank to 30 BTDC on Number 1 cylinder NOTE: Setting the crankshaft at 30 BTDC allows the camshaft to be rotated without valve damage.
Chain tensioner	Remove the chain tensioner and reset it to first click position.
Front cover and top guide rail	Remove front cover
Exhaust camshaft sprocket	Unbolt, and remove.
Camshaft	Turn the camshafts until the 4mm holes in the camshaft flanges line up with the top edge of the cylinder head.
Pins	Insert 4mm pins or bolts into holes locking camshaft from turning.
Crankshaft	Rotate in direction of rotation of engine to TDC position of cylinder 1
Camshaft adjuster	Turn adjuster by hand in direction of rotation of camshaft to "retarded" position stop.
Timing chain	Install chain on the intake sprocket and make sure chain is tight and chain is resting correctly against guide rail in timing case cover.
Exhaust camshaft sprocket	Install exhaust sprocket keeping chain tight from the intake cam.
Front cover and top guide rail	Install
Chain tensioner	Install
Checking timing	Rotate engine 10 times. Position at TDC and with a wrench rotate the intake cam clockwise till stop. All 4mm holes should line up with the top edge of the cylinder head.