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 direction of arrow 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.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .