Install chain tensioner

• Drain the oil chamber in the chain tensioner when reusing the chain tensioner.
• Place the chain tensioner on a level support and slowly compress and release it again in the direction of the arrow.
• Repeat this procedure twice.

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• Replace sealing ring (1).

  Parts:  Sealing ring

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• Tighten chain tensioner using the illustrated tool.

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• Tighten chain tensioner (1) from below.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Chain tensioner to cylinder head
  Chain tensioner piston M22x1.5	Jointing torque	20 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	30°

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Follow-up Work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR STIFFENING PLATE .