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Old 06-25-2007, 07:17 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by PerkHouse View Post
Thanks for the tip Brian!

Now, you're talking about the tensioner, spring, and "bolt" (aka thrust pin) - not the tensioner rail, right?

I'll strategically place a magnet back there to hold that thrust washer while I remove the sprocket, just to be safe! Oh, and maybe some vice-grips to hold the chain to the sprocket.?.

Thanks again!
Yep.

The problem is that the cam sprocket is the only thing that keeps the cam from moving rearward. So, once you pull the sprocket, next thing you know, the camshaft slides rearward and the washer falls off. The washer can't fall off the front of the camshaft unless the camshaft moves rearward. So, the safest bet is to put a block of wood or some device at the back end of the cam so it cannot move rearward. Then, you can't lose the thrust washer.

Do yourself a favor and paint a large white mark across the face of the chain and onto the sprocket. You'll be overjoyed that you did this upon reassembly. Trust me.
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