Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 320

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TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
1 - TENSIONER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8186
(16) Install the reset chain tensioner into the right
cylinder head (Fig. 117).
(17) Position tensioner retaining plate and tighten
bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 117).
(18) Starting at the right cylinder bank, first posi-
tion the camshaft damper (if equipped) on camshaft
hub, then insert a 3/8" square drive extension with a
breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub. Rotate
camshaft until the camshaft hub aligns to the cam-
shaft sprocket and damper attaching holes. Install
the sprocket attaching bolts and tighten to 28 N·m
(250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 118).
Fig. 122 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER - RESETTING
(19) Turn the left side camshaft by inserting a 3/8"
square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake
camshaft drive hub and rotate camshaft until the
sprocket attaching bolts can be installed. Tighten
sprocket bolts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 118).
(20) Rotate engine slightly clockwise to remove
timing chain slack, if necessary.
(21) Activate the timing chain tensioner by using a
flat bladed pry tool to gently pry tensioner arm
towards the tensioner slightly (Fig. 123). Then
release the tensioner arm. Verify the tensioner is
activated (extends).
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