Volvo Repair: 86 volvo 740 turbo timining, balance shaft, volvo 740

Question
I need to replace the timing belt on a 1986 740 turbo. I need to know how to reset the timing.What position for which cylinder... . thank you. t.

Answer
the crankshaft has 2 washers that keep the belt in place the outer washer has a notch in it this notch lines up with a raised notch on the aluminum housing that holds the crank seal,this mark is at about 11 O'clock.the camshaft gear has a dot on it this lines up with a notch in the plastic cover that is behind the gear the mark fro this is also near the 11 O'clock area.the balance shaft gear has a dot on it also that lines up with a notch in the plastic cover this notch is at about 3 O'clock.

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