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How do I set the engine timing?

Tiny
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  • 2010 ACURA TL
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 160,000 MILES
Changing timing belt on my car and one camshaft is completely off from the other 2. How do I realign so all three are TDC? Forgive me if I use the wrong words I'm not a mechanic.
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 AT 8:19 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

See attached for how to line up all the marks for the timing belt replacement.
It is also particularly important to install sequence for the timing belt.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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So, I have rear camshaft and drive aligned for TDC, but the front camshaft is off, how do I turn that single cam for TDC without messing with other twos alignment?
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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Is the belt already installed?
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022 AT 2:07 PM

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