B: Timing Chain TENSIONER Installation

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

Fig 1: Aligning With Link Plates (Blue) 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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