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Timing Belt Tensioner

Engine mechanical
Auto-tensioner bolt (bolt, washer assembled)
M8 22 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
M10 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Balancer timing belt tensioner bolt 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tensioner
adjuster bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
arm bolt 21 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
pulley bolt 48 ± 5 Nm (36 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Balancer timing belt tension (When adjusted)
Deflection 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 in.)
Balancer timing belt tension (When replaced)
Deflection 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 in.)
Balancer timing belt tension (When checked)
Deflection 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 in.)
Timing belt tensioner adjuster rod
protrusion amount 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.17 in.)
movement Within 1 mm (0.039 in.)

Engine Overhaul
Auto-tensioner bracket bolt
M10 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 6 ft. lbs.)
M8 22 ± 4 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner bolt 24 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner "B" bolt 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner arm bolt 21 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley bolt 49 ± 4 Nm (36 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner rod
length 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.18 in.)
projection length 12 mm (0.5 in.)
pushed-in amount * 1.0 mm (0.03 in.) or less

* When pushed with a force of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lb)