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 twice.

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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 TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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 INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .