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2.4 Ecotec Engine - Color marks not lining up

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Default 2.4 Ecotec Engine - Color marks not lining up

I'm currently replacing a timing chain on a 2011 Chevy Malibu with a 2.4 Ecotec Engine. Whenever I line up the chain with the corresponding marks t seems to be off by a few links. I lined up both the cams with the arrows and the color marks but the crankshaft color link is off . The engine is properly timed with the crankshaft at 12 o clock position and the cams at 10 and 2. I cannot stress the chain anymore even when trying to move individual cams. Please help.

The Timing Chain & Component Kit I got
https://gyazo.com/aa4cebed92964041e40dc7063f9c11f5

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