Install chain tensioner

• Drain the oil chamber in the chain tensioner when reusing the chain tensioner.
• Place the chain tensioner on a level support, slowly compress in the arrow direction and relieve it.
• Repeat this procedure twice.

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• Replace sealing ring (1)  .

  Parts  : Sealing ring

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• Tighten chain tensioner using the illustrated tool.

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• Tighten chain tensioner (1)  from below.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Chain tensioner to cylinder head
  Chain tensioner piston M22x1.5	Joining torque	20 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	30°

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .