Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Dodge Sprinter 2006 Manual

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T I M I N G CH AI N T EN SI ON ER
REMOVAL
(1) Discon n ect n ega t ive ba t t er y ca ble.
CAUTION: Rotate engine at crankshaft only. DO
NOT rotate the engine with the bolt of the camshaft
sprocket. DO NOT rotate the engine counter clock-
wise.
NOTE: Markings on the camshaft and camshaft
bearing cap must be aligned.
(2) P osit ion pist on of n u m ber 1 cylin der t o ign it ion
TDC.
(3) Rem ove in t a ke a ir du ct .
(4) Rem ove a ccessor y dr ive belt a n d idler pu lley
a bove gen er a t or (Refer t o 7 - COOLING/ACCE S-
SORY DRIVE /DRIVE BE LTS - RE MOVAL).
(5) Rem ove t im in g ch a in t en sion er (F ig. 91).
Fig. 91 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
1 - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
2 - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER SEAL
INSTALLA TION
NOTE: Carefully clean all mating surfaces with
appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil
is present during reassembly.
(1) In st a ll t im in g ch a in t en sion er wit h n ew ga sket .
Tigh t en t o 80N·m (59 lbs.ft .).
(2) In st a ll idler pu lley a n d a ccessor y dr ive belt
(Refer t o 7 - COOLING/ACCE SSORY DRIVE /DRIVE
BE LTS - INSTALLATION).
(3) In st a ll in t a ke a ir du ct .
(4) Recon n ect n ega t ive ba t t er y ca ble.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(5) St a r t t h e en gin e a n d in spect for lea ks.
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