>>B<< Timing Chain TENSIONER Installation

Check that the sprocket timing chain mating marks align with the link plates (orange or blue) of the timing chain, and install the timing chain tensioner to the cylinder block.

Fig 1: Aligning Link Plates Of Timing Chain
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Remove the hard wire or L-shaped hexagon wrench fixing the plunger of the timing chain tensioner to apply tension to the timing chain.

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
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