Timing Chain Tensioner: Installation

LH timing chain tensioner 

1. If not already pinned, using a small pick, carefully push the LH tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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2. • Install a retaining clip into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
   • Remove the LH tensioner from the vise.

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3. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

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4. Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and the bolts.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

   Stage 2: 45 °

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5. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.

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   RH timing chain tensioner 

6. Using a small pick, carefully push the RH tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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7. • Install a retaining clip into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
   • Remove the RH tensioner from the vise.

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8. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner and the bolts.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

   Stage 2: 45 °

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9. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.

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   RH and LH timing chain tensioners 

10. Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .