Lotus Elise Service Notes page 151

ENGINE
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14. Using a 6 mm Allen key, rotate tensioner
anti-clockwise and align the centre of the
indent on the tensioner pointer to the index
wire.
CAUTION: Ensure that pointer approaches
/ j \ index wire from above. Should pointer go
past index wire, release tension
completely and repeat tensioning procedure.
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15. Ensuring that pointer maintains correct
position, tighten tensioner bolt to 25 Nm.
16. Using crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft
2 turns clockwise and align camshaft gear
timing marks.
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CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gears,
gear retaining bolts or timing belt to rotate
crankshaft.
17. Check that pointer is still correctly aligned with
index wire.
CAUTION: If pointer is not correctly
! \ aligned, carry out the following procedure.
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18. Slacken tensioner bolt until it is just possible to
move the tensioner lever. Using a 6 mm Allen
key, rotate tensioner lever clockwise until
pointer is just above the index wire then rotate
tensioner lever anti-clockwise until pointer is
correctly aligned with index wire.
19. Ensuring that pointer maintains correct position
tighten tensioner bolt to 25 Nm.
20. Using crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft
2 turns clockwise and align camshaft gear
timing marks.
21. Check that pointer is still correctly aligned with
index wire.
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