4.7L Engine

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Fig 1: Automatic Belt Tensioner - 3.7L/4.7L

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER

2 - BOLT TORQUE TO 41 N.m (30 FT LBS)

3 - AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER

Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
Remove tensioner assembly from engine front cover. See Fig 1.

WARNING: BECAUSE OF HIGH SPRING TENSION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE AUTOMATIC TENSIONER. UNIT IS SERVICED AS AN ASSEMBLY (EXCEPT FOR PULLEY ON TENSIONER).