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Timing Belt Tensioner

Engine
Auto-tensioner attaching bolt 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley attaching bolt 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt B tensioner attaching bolt 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner pushrod movement Within 1 mm (0.04 inch)
Auto-tensioner rod protrusion 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.18 inch)

Overhaul
Auto tensioner bolt 24 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner arm bolt 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner B bolt 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley bolt 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner rod projection length 12 mm (0.5 inch)
Auto-tensioner rod pushed-in amount [When pushed with a force of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lbs.) 1.0 mm (0.03 inch) or less