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Timing Belt Tensioner

Engine Mechanical
Timing belt Auto-tensioner bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tension torque 4.4 Nm (39 in. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner pushrod movement Within 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Auto tensioner rod protrusion amount 4.8 - 6.0 mm (0.19 - 0.24 in.)
Auto tensioner rod length 4.8 - 6.0 mm (0.19 - 0.21 in.)

Engine Overhaul
Auto-tensioner bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (18 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Auto tensioner rod production length 12 mm (0.5 in.)
Auto tensioner pushed-in amount * 1.0 mm (0.03 in.) or less

* when pushed with a force of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lbs.)