OTC 6685 - Timing Chain Tensioner and Shoe Retainer (No. 532174); Application and Procedure

No. 532174
Timing Chain Tensioner
and Shoe Retainer
Applications: 2.4L 4-cylinder engine used in
1996-1998 Buick Skylark, 1996-2002 Chev Cavalier,
1996-1998 Olds Achieva, 1999-2001 Olds Alero,
1996-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 1996-2002 Pontiac Sunre
1. Refer to the vehicle service manual for
procedures to install the timing chain
and set the camshaft and crankshaft
timing.
2. Apply a light force on the tensioner shoe
to compress the plunger.
3. Install a small screwdriver or pick into
the reset access hole to pry the rachet
pawl away from the plunger and push
the shoe to the tensioner body. Remove
the screwdriver or pick.
4. Install No. 532174 between the reset
access hole and the hole in the shoe.
5. Install the loaded tensioner and shoe
assembly into the engine, and tighten
the retaining bolt to the service manual
specications. Remove No. 532174 to
allow the tensioner to tighten the timing
chain.
Shoe
Reset
Access
Hole
Tensioner
Body
Figure 1
Figure 2
Shoe
Reset
Access
Hole
Tensioner
Body
532174
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, wear eye
protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
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