<< A >> Timing Chain TENSIONER Removal

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CAUTION: Securely install the plunger of the timing chain tensioner. Otherwise, it may pop out.

Press the balancer timing chain against the timing chain tensioner, compress the plunger of the timing chain tensioner and insert hard wire (piano wire, etc.) or L-shaped hexagon wrench [1.5 mm (0.05 inch)] to fix the plunger of the timing chain tensioner.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 1: Inserting Hard Wire/L-Shaped Hexagon Wrench To Fix Plunger Of Timing Chain Tensioner
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