Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair

REMOVE
- Remove the timing cover





Figure 39

- Remove the setscrews and locking plate securing the tensioner
- Recover the tensioner and shim (1, Fig. 39)
- Remove the conical filter (2, Fig. 39) from the cylinder block

REFIT
- Thoroughly clean the conical filter and fit to the cylinder block
- Screw the slipper into the tensioner and fit the distance card supplied with new tensioner or 3.2 mm (0.125 in) slip gauge between the slipper and body
- Locate the tensioner on shims as necessary to ensue that the slipper runs central on the chain and secure it using two setscrews and lockplate
- Slacken the setscrews securing the intermediate damper and set it into light contact with the chain
- Tighten the screws and re-lock
- Remove the slip gauge and tap the chain or tensioner slipper to release the ratchet