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Home >> Porsche >> 2008 >> Cayman Base, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> 13 - Engine - CRANKGEAR, Pistons -- 987-BOXSTER-CAYMAN >> WM 137319 Removing And Installing Belt TENSIONER (Except CAYMAN S "PORSCHE Design Edition 1", CAYMAN S Sport, BOXSTER LIM. Ed. "Orange", BOXSTER S LIM. Ed. "Orange", BOXSTER S "RS 60 SPYDER", BOXSTER "Sport Edition", BOXSTER S "Sport Edition", BOXSTER S "PORSCHE Design Edition 2") >> Installing Belt Tensioner >> Replacing Tensioner/Damper Element

Replacing Tensioner/Damper Element

  1. Clamp belt tensioner in a vice at the hexagon.

    Use protective jaws! 

  2. Unscrew fastening screw -arrow-  on the lever.
    Fig 1: Locating Damper/Tensioner Screw
    G09585343Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    • When fitting the damper element/tensioner, make sure that the lettering can be read from outside. 
    • The bellows must be facing upwards. 
  3. Fit new tensioner on the holder with the deflection roller and check installation position.
    1. 3.1. Tighten screw (M8 x 33).

      Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)