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24. Remove the timing gear cover.
25. Check the timing gear lash. If the gear lash is within
specifications (refer to Specifications), the gears can
probably be reused. If the gear lash is excessive, some
or all of the gears must be replaced to meet the specifi-
cations.
Check Timing Gear Lash
26. Remove the snap ring from the idler shaft and remove
the thrust washer and the idler gear. Note the timing
marks on the timing gears. The timing marks must be
aligned when the engine is assembled. The A mark on
the crankshaft gear is straight up when the piston in the
cylinder next to the water pump is at top dead center.
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Idler Gear and Timing Marks
27. Remove the idler gear shaft from the cylinder block.
Idler Gear Shaft
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