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Left Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner

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    Fig 1: Checking Left Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
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  1. Inspect the left secondary timing chain tensioner for damaged plunger-to-shoe contact surface (1).
  2. Inspect the left secondary timing chain tensioner for locked or binding timing chain tensioner. Reset the plunger (3) and ensure the plunger moves freely (2) in and out of the body of the tensioner. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER INSTLLATION - LEFT .
  3. Replace a damaged left secondary timing chain tensioner.