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Originally Posted by OzC36
Yes.
Once the pin is released, the chain guide on the tensioned side relaxes and the chain tensioner will take up the slack.
Kestes is correct in saying that, "the tensioner has a one-way ratcheting mechanism inside of it". (ie it can't slacken if the chain becomes too tight).
Therefore, you MUST remove the tensioner....otherwise the chain will be over-tensioned when you re-insert the pin.
AFTER you have reinstalled the timing cover and pin...you then may reinstall the tensioner...after reinserting the one way element of the tensioner.
(The author has done this specific job three times already!).
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I've been researching this job for a while and have the gasket and sealant ready to go, just waiting on time to do the job.
I've read instructions that say to loosen the alternator to get proper access to the tensioner pin. Is this required or can you get to the pin easily enough without messing with the alternator?
thanks