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)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALL THE HOLDER OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING THRUST FIELD ON THE SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .