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Chapter I Engine
CYLINDER, PISTON
Cam chain tensioner
Removal
•
Loosen the cam chain tensioner sealing
bolt and washer.
•
The cam chain tensioner lifter shaft
must be retracted and locked into place
before removing the tensioner.
•
Remove the tensioner mounting bolts
and detach the tensioer from the
cylinder block.
•
Clean all old gasket material from the
tensioner body and from its mating
surface on the cylinder block.
Installation
•
Lubricate the friction surfaces of the
components with moly-based grease.
•
Install a new tensioner gasket on the
cylinder.
•
Cut the cable tie and remove the coat
hanger wire.
•
Install the tensioner sealing bolt and a
new sealing washer and tighten the
sealing bolt to toque.
Disassembly of Piston
•
The piston should have an IN mark on
its crown that goes toward the intake
side of the engine.