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Secondary Timing Chain Tensioners Inspect

Secondary Timing Chain Tensioners





1. Inspect the secondary timing chain tensioner for damaged plunger-to-shoe contact surface (1).
2. Inspect the secondary timing chain tensioner for locked or binding timing chain tensioner. Release the locking lever (2) and ensure the plunger moves freely (3) in and out of the body of the tensioner.
3. Replace a damaged primary and/or secondary timing chain tensioner.