AJ16 Engine Service Manual
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SRO 12.65.30
. Remove the timing cover.
. Remove the upper timing chain (6 Fig. 1) and remove the
flanged bolts
(3 Fig. 1) securing the tensioner pedestal.
= Remove the pedestal / tensioner assembly and chain
damper (1 Fig. 1).
. Remove the tensioner pivot pin (2 Fig. 1) and remove the
tensioner from the pedestal.
. Remove the bolts (11 Fig. 1) securing the lower timing
chain tensioner, and remove the tensioner assembly (10 Fig. 1).
Timing Chain Tensioner, Lower, Renew
. Remove the lower timing chain (8 Fig. 1).
. Clean the lower tensioner assembly, remove the ball valve (1 Fig. 2) and ensure that the base of the housing (2 Fig. 2) is clean.
. Check that the ball valve is free by shaking the assembly
to ensure it rattles. If it does not, renew the valve assem- bly. If it does, renew and lubricatethe 'O'ring (3Fig. 2) and
press the valve back into the housing. The ball free move-
ment is 0,45-0,74 mm.
. Inspect the housing and the hydraulictensioner piston (4
Fig. 2) for excessive wear or scoring. Also check that the
oil hole (5 Fig. 2) is clear in the end of the piston.
. Lubricate the component parts with clean engine oil. As-
semble the tensioner by pressing and twisting the snail
clockwise until the pawl locks in the 'parK position. Fit the
tensioner assembly to the cylinder block with the guide
facing downwards.
. Fit but do not tighten the tensioner upper securing bolt,
push the guide into the housing to release the base and
align with the damper.
Align the damper with the lower bolt hole, fit and tighten
the lower bolt.
. Tighten the upper bolt, fill the tensioner oil reservoir with
oil and work the tensioner to prime with oil.
. Fit the upper tensioner to the pedestal and fit the tensioner
pivot pin, and secure with the flanged bolts
(6 Fig. 2).
m Fit the lower static damper, and secure with the flanged
bolts.
17 i3 is ii
Fig. 1
6
112 7; I
Fig. 2
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