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ENGINE <NON-TURBO>

Base Engine

Prior to installing tensioner on the engine, it is

neces-

cylinder head expansion and contraction and for

sary to preload the tensioner plunger. This

accom-

timing belt stretch over the life of the belt. If the

plished by installing the tensioner in a vise and

tensioner fails, it is not serviceable and should be

slowly compressing the plunger. A tensioner plunger

replaced.

pin is installed through the body of the tensioner

and plunger. When the tensioner is installed on the

Timing belt guides are cast into the oil pump and

engine, it is necessary to preload the tensioner pivot

molded into the timing belt cover on engines. The

bracket assembly with a torque wrench prior to

se-

purpose of the guides is to help with installation

curing the retaining bolts. The automatic tensioner

of the timing belt. They prevent the belt from falling

makes up for fluctuations in temperature through

off the sprockets.

Exhaust cam

sprocket

Intake cam

sprocket

Timing belt

tensioner

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