Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Right

Tools Required

• EN 46112  Tensioner Retraction Pins
• J 45027  Tensioner Tool

Fig 1: Identifying Left & Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner & Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
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1. Ensure that the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (1) is being installed.
Fig 2: Resetting Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Plunger
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2. Using the J 45027  reset the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner plunger.
Fig 3: Installing Plunger Into Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Body
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3. Install the plunger into the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner body.
Fig 4: Locking Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
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4. Compress the plunger into the body and lock the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner by inserting the EN 46112  into the access hole in the side of the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner body.
5. Slowly release pressure on the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. The right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner should remain compressed.
Fig 5: Removing & Installing Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Gasket
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6. Install a NEW right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket to the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
7. Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts through the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner and gasket.
8. Ensure the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner mounting surface on the right cylinder head does not have any burrs or defects that would degrade the sealing of the NEW right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket.
Fig 6: View Of Right Bank Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
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9. Place the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner into position and loosely install the bolts to the block.
Fig 7: Identifying Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Gasket Tab
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
10. Verify the proper placement of the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket tab (1).
    1. First Pass

       Tighten:  Tighten the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    2. Final Pass

       Tighten:  Tighten the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 8: Releasing Right Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner
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11. Release the right camshaft drive chain tensioner by pulling out the EN 46112  and unlocking the tensioner plunger.
Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Marks And Their Respective Locations On Gears, Sprockets And Actuators
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12. Verify all primary and secondary camshaft drive chain timing mark alignments (1-18) also refer to Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram - Stage Two.