How do you set a 1998 Acura CL 2.3 engine to TDC?

To set a 1998 Acura CL 2.3 engine to top dead center (TDC), first, remove the spark plug from cylinder one. Then, use a socket and ratchet to turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the timing mark on the pulley aligns with the TDC mark on the timing cover. You can also feel for compression in the cylinder as the piston approaches TDC. Ensure that the distributor rotor points to the #1 cylinder wire on the distributor cap to confirm proper alignment.