Install chain tensioner
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- 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.
- Catch and dispose of emerging motor oil.
- Repeat process 2 times.
- Replace the sealing sleeve (1).
Parts: Sealing sleeve
- Guide in and install the sealing sleeve (1) on the chain tensioner (2).
- Guide in and install the chain tensioner (1).
- 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 CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .