which way the sprockets go on the camshaft?

2003 SATURN VUE
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JEFFREY WONDER
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Need to know which way the sprockets go on the camshaft or if it matters.
Feb 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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It might not matter; can you see any differences? Here are the diagrams of how the sprockets go on the camshafts. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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I need to know with way the dowel on the cam is pointed in the notch in the sprocket.
Feb 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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Here is some pictures.
Feb 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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I can see in one of the images the sprocket has a number 4 do the rest have numbers as well? If so, you can see the numbers in the diagrams I provided. Here is another diagram, zoom in you can see the dowels.
Feb 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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Does the number on cam gear go to the dial pin?
Feb 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The numbers should stick out.
Feb 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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Need to know which way the sprockets go on the camshaft or if it matters.
Feb 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM (Merged)
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I am not sure what I am missing here, what seems to be the problem again?
Feb 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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This is the #3 camshaft pulley does the dial pin go where the arrow is pointing?
Feb 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Correct, and you will use the #3 timing mark as well, they used one sprocket of two positions, 3 and 4.
Feb 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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JEFFREY WONDER
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Thanks, I got it now.
Feb 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Feb 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM