With Engine Timing Cover Installed

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Fig 1: Pin, Rack & Timing Chain Holder

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WITH ENGINE TIMING COVER INSTALLED

NOTE:

Graphic shows timing cover removed for clarity.

Using (special tool #10200-3, Pin) (2), lift the pawl off of the rack (3).

Fig 2: Positioning Timing Chain Holder To Force Rack & Piston Back Into Tensioner Body
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While holding the pawl off of the rack, push (special tool #10200-1, Holder, Timing Chain, Left Side) (1) into place between the cylinder head and the cam chain guide to force the rack and piston back into the tensioner body. The holder must remain in place during service to keep the rack and piston in the retracted position.