>>C<< Timing Chain TENSIONER Assembly Installation

While pressing in the plunger of the timing chain tensioner assembly, insert the pin as illustrated to lock the plunger.
Install the timing chain tensioner assembly onto the cylinder block, timing chain tensioner assembly bolts to 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb).

Fig 1: Inserting Pin To Lock Plunger
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Remove the pin from the tensioner. Timing chain should be tensioned via the tensioner lever assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Pin From Tensioner
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