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BFBC-BF9.9C 10) Turn the crankshaft clockwise by turning the flywheel clockwise (as the arrow marked direction) until the "1" #1 timing mark on the timing belt driven pulley aligns with the "tT" mark on the cylinder head In this position, the No.1 cylinder is at top dead center of its compression stroke Don't turn the flywheel counterclockwise
TIMING BELT DRIVEN PULLEY
#1 CYLINDERTIMING MARK
11) With the engine in the position described in step 10, check the intake and exhaust valve clearances at No cylinder by inserting feeler gauge between the valve stem and the rocker arm Valve clearances IN 0.15-0.19mm 0.210.25 mm