Special Tools

EN 50837  Timing Chain Tensioner Retraction Tool

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   Remove the upper timing chain guide bolts (2, 3).

2. Remove the upper timing chain guide (1).

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   Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts (1) and timing chain tensioner (2).

4. Remove the timing chain tensioner seal (3) and discard.
5. Compress and lock the tensioner using EN-50837  retention tool.
   1. Insert EN-50837  retention tool into the lever arm and push in a counterclockwise direction.
   2. Compress the tensioner while holding lever arm.
   3. Relax the force on the lever and tensioner slightly, allowing the tensioner to extend 3 ratchet clicks, and then hold in place.
   4. Pull lever clockwise using EN-50837  retention tool until the hole in the lever aligns with the hole in the tensioner assembly. Push the point of EN-50837  retention tool through the lever and into the tensioner assembly.

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   Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm bolt (1).

7. Remove the timing chain tensioner pivot arm (2).

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   Remove the timing chain guide bolts (1).

9. Remove the timing chain guide (2).

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    Remove the timing chain (1).

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    Remove the timing chain oil nozzle (1).