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.
• Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
• Repeat process 2 times.

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• Replace the sealing sleeve (1)  .

  Parts:  Sealing sleeve

• Guide in and install the sealing sleeve (1)  on the chain tensioner (2)  .

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• Guide in and install the chain tensioner (1)  .

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• Tighten chain tensioner (2)  with commercially available tools (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Chain tensioner to cylinder head
  Chain tensioner	Joining torque	20 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	40°

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RESONATOR WITH THE TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .