On your top and bottom pulleys ,you have timing marks,they should line up when time is correct.
The 1996 Nissan Maxima timing marks can be found on the main pulley, on the front of the engine. The timing marks will be scattered around the outside of the pulley.
Chain Chain
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96 jetta timing marks
On a 1996 Nissan pickup with a 2.4L engine, the timing mark line 0 for ignition timing is typically located on the crankshaft pulley. You can find it aligned with a timing pointer or notch on the timing cover. To set the ignition timing, you would rotate the engine until the mark aligns with the pointer at idle speed, usually while the engine is running. Always refer to the service manual for specific details and adjustments for your vehicle.
timing chain.
Where do you set crank and cam shaft marks to set timing on a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder?" Did the timing belt snap ? if so the engine will have bent valves and require more work than just the belt. This is timing belt job is not one for the inexperienced diy mechanic. Not trying to be a wise guy, but get the manual, the timing mark set up isn't a simple explanation .
timing marks for 1996 Isuzu trooper
There are marks on the chain that coordinate with marks on the timing gear. Make sure these line up when putting on the timing chain, and you should be good to go. Getting to the timing chain is the real battle.
It has a timing belt.
the only timing marks are on the timing belt pulleys for installation of new timing belt other than that timing is not adjustable.