Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Timing Belt Tensioner

Engine
Auto tensioner mounting bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)

Engine Overhaul
Auto tensioner bolt M10 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Auto tensioner bolt M8 24 ± 4 Nm (17 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Auto tensioner bolt 24 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner arm bolt 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley bolt 48 ± 6 Nm (35 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Auto tensioner rod length
Standard Value 4.8 - 5.5 mm (0.19 - 0.21 inch)
Auto tensioner rod production length
Standard Value 12 mm (0.5 inch)
Auto tensioner rod pushed-in amount
Standard Value [when pushed with a force of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lbs.)] 1.0 mm (0.03 inch) or less