1. Timing Pin Figure 1 Crankshaft Timing Pin 2. Remove the five bolts for the camshaft gear cover inspection plate and remove the plate. To verify camshaft timing proceed as follows: [a] Look at the timing hole in the camshaft gear. [b] The timing hole should be aligned with the timing hole in the back of the gear cover, located at the 5 o'clock position. See Figure 2.