How do I install the cam chain Auto-Tensioner?
12-11-2007, 02:56 PM
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How do I install the cam chain Auto-Tensioner?
I took out the cam chain Auto-tensioner and i cannot put it back in. Because the middle part is a screw spring, which mean i have to turn and push in order to make it fix back into where is belong. and i have tried so many time and i cannot get it back together. Please would someone show me how to do this??? here is a pic of the part i'm talking about.
12-11-2007, 03:27 PM
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I don't know if there is actually a risk of the piston falling into the engine, but the Helm's manual specifically states to retract the piston and lock it into place before removing the tensioner.
The procedure includes:
1) Remove the plate on the back of the tensioner (two bolts visible in the picture below).
2) Remove the screw that is revealed.
3) Thread a nut onto a bolt (can't remember the size of the bolt needed, check Helms).
4) Thread the bolt into the hole (which was uncovered by the plate), and turn it to retract the piston.
5) When the piston is retracted, use the nut to 'secure' the bolt and lock it into place so it doesn't turn (which would allow the piston to extend).
Then you can remove the tensioner.
Bolts visible to remove 'cover plate':
The procedure includes:
1) Remove the plate on the back of the tensioner (two bolts visible in the picture below).
2) Remove the screw that is revealed.
3) Thread a nut onto a bolt (can't remember the size of the bolt needed, check Helms).
4) Thread the bolt into the hole (which was uncovered by the plate), and turn it to retract the piston.
5) When the piston is retracted, use the nut to 'secure' the bolt and lock it into place so it doesn't turn (which would allow the piston to extend).
Then you can remove the tensioner.
Bolts visible to remove 'cover plate':
I got that info from the DIY cam chain tensior thread in the FAQ's. DIY Link
It sounds as though you may be out of luck since you've already taken the tensioner out. You may just have to buy a new one. May I ask why you took that one out?
12-11-2007, 03:52 PM
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thanks so much for the infomation you provided. i found out how to put it back togehter in the Honda service manual right after i post this. there was oil coming out around that area and i was suppose to take out the vtech solenoid to replace the filter, but i didn't know they are two separate thing and i took both the vtech solenoid and the auto-tensioner out. thanks for the help again
Glad I could help out.
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