How to aline my nissan marks to install my timing chain

Hi Richard. I'm Tim Dorton. Make sur the engine is at TDC #1 cylinder on the compression stroke. Crank over by hand with spark plus out, thumb over #1 cylinder hole, feel compression. Then put in #1 cylinder spark plug hole a thin screw driver, watch bottom mark line up and screw driver will reach highest point. then match marks to diagram.https://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/indytech/2010-09-30_110635_Picture1timing_chain_1.6.png

I believe you have to make your own marks before you remove the chain so you can line it back up.
I just checked on alldata and thats the only thing they showed about timing marks.

Here are the diagrams showing how to set the cam timing.

• Here are the diagrams you requested.

You want to wipe off the links of the lower timing chain next to the timing marks on the sprocket and put paint marks on the timing chain matching them with the timing marks on the idler sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.

Regards, Tony

good day Sir, your nissan sentra 1999 gxe have a timing chain this is some tips for your routine maintenance.
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Yep they installed the timing belt or chain incorrectly. They didnt have the cam and crank timing marks aligned when they put the timing belt on.

Step1 First step is to open your hood on your vehicle and locate the distributor. Step2 Next loosen your distributor just enough that it will turn from side to side with some resistance. Step3After Loosening the distributor take a piece of chalk and mark on theharmonic balancer the timing mark so it can be seen easily. Step4Then take the timing light and connect it to the battery and the Numberone spark plug wire. Then have your helper start the vehicle while youshine the timing light on the harmonic balance and the timing mark onthe timing chain cover. Step5The Timing Light will illuminate the mark on the harmonic balancer whenthe Number one cylinder is firing. The mark should correspond to thetiming mark on the timing chain cover. You can then adjust the timingforward or backwards by rotating the distributor ever so slightly. Step6 When you have the timing where you want it then shut off the engine and carefully tighten back down the distributor without moving it.

Did you already install the chain ? Or are you asking how to install a new one. And need to know how to time it ? Need mre info.

timing chain marks. 1.6 nissan