Upper

Timing Chain Tensioner, Upper, Renew

- Remove the timing cover.




- Remove the upper timing chain (6 Fig. 1).

- Remove the flanged bolts (3 Fig. 1) securing the tensioner pedestal.

- Remove the pedestal I tensioner assembly and chain damper (1 Fig. 1).

- Remove the tensioner pivot pin (2 Fig. 1) and remove the tensioner from the pedestal.

- Clean the pivot pin.

- Fit a new tensioner to the pedestal and fit the tensioner pivot pin. Secure the tensioner with the flanged bolts.

- Align the damper to the tensioner and fit the damper/tensioner assembly to the engine.

- Ensure that the damper does not foul the auxiliary shaft sprocket.

- Finally tighten the securing bolts.

- Fit the new timing chain.

- Re-position the upper tensioner and temporarily secure to the upper dampers with an elastic band.

- Renew the timing cover oil seal and refit the timing cover.