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TENSIONER, Engine Timing: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Tensioner Reset
GC0082466Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Reset timing chain tensioner (4) by lifting up on ratchet (2) and pushing plunger (3) inward towards the tensioner body (4). Insert Tensioner Pin (special tool #8514, Pins, Tensioner) into slot (1) to hold tensioner plunger in the retracted position.
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Tensioner
    GC0098680Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE:

    Keep the slack in the timing chain on the tensioner side.

  2. Install timing chain tensioner (1) and tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  3. Remove timing Tensioner Pin (special tool #8514, Pins, Tensioner) (2).
  4. Install the engine timing cover Refer to COVER(S), Engine Timing , Installation .