Camshaft alignment

[skidizo]

I'm rebuilding a 96 4Runner 3.4L. When I install the camshaft the Haynes book and everything I've looked for online tells me to align 2 dots to 2 dots. When I do this my timing belt sprocket is pointing down 180 degrees from what it should be. What am I missing?

 

[iowajosh]

Two dots to two dots on one side. One dot to one dot on the other. One of the sides is facing the cab and hard to see.

 

[skidizo]

2 dots on right (passenger) side 1 dot on left. But why are my timing belt sprockets upside down?

 

[skidizo]

Ok. So I've had a mechanic come look at what I've got and he says to line up 2 dots to 2 dots on left and right side then before I put timing belt on turn both cams to the proper timing marks then put timing belt on. It's late so I'll post my results tomorrow.