Timing for a saturn 2001 sl2 1.9 dohc/ timing marks for cam

Look for timing marks on the crank & cam pulley then line them up accordingly.

Timing mark on the cam sprocket is on the web between two of the holes. The timing mark on the crank sprocket is a small dot on the tip of one tooth. If you cannot find it make sure the sprocket isn't on backwards. These points will line up with the tabs on the tensioner AND be straight across from each other. Make SURE the tensioner is compressed while you are installing the chain. You push in on the spring and put a pin/nail through the hole to hold it in place.

there isint any take off valve vover need straight edge special tool required to hold cams together at rear of cams remoce spark plug put piston on tdc

They don't have marks on the gears. You have to remove the valve cover and put a flat bar through the back ends of the cam shaft to lock them in place in the correct time.

The are to properly align the position of the crank cog to the cam cogs.

Click on the following direct Free Link. It has the correct Timing Belt Diagrams, including the one for the 2.4L. Scroll down that Page to the Diagram with the 2.4L Camshaft Timing Marks. As you can see there is a 1/2 notch difference. There are also additional Diagrams that will be very useful to you. I've worked alot on the 2.4L and trying to line these up 'perfectly' can cause problems.
Note: That Link Page contains: the 2.4L SOHC, 2.4L DOHC, 2.7L DOHC, and the 3.0L SOHC Engine Diagrams.
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2001/make/dodge/model/stratus/2001_dodge_stratus_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

there should be a dot on either cam shaft and a marking on the belt that line up. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Engine+Mechanical+Components&partName=Engine+Mechanical&pageId=0900c1528002abcd&subChapterTitle=Timing+Belt+Cover%2C+Belt+%26amp%3B+Sprockets&partId=0900c1528002ab6d
hope that helps. one of the easiest cars I've ever timed

cam shaft timing marks on back of cams ,two slots ,use a flat piece of metal to align .remove no1 spark plug and drop long thin screwdriver down it to bring piston just below tdc,then align cams so both cams are on the rock (valves closed) with knob on back cam aligning with pick up sensor left side between lobes.then bring piston up to tdc and fit belt.turn engine over twice with socket on bottom pulley to make sure no valves clear pistons.Remember to remove flat edge from back of cams i didnt last time and bent my home made tool

No you need to bring your number 1 cylinder to to dead center, ( T.D.C. ) this will align your crank shaft then you can adjust your you cam marks. You will need to be sure that your number 1 cylinder is on the firing side and not the exhaust side.