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Timing Belt Tensioner

Timing Belt Tensioner
Auto-tensioner bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley bolt 48 ± 6 Nm (35 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner arm bolt 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)

Engine Mechanical
Tensioner bracket bolt 41 ± 8 Nm (30 ± 6 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley nut 49 ± 9 Nm (36 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Auto tensioner rod protrusion amount 4.8 - 6.0 mm (0.19 - 0.24 inch)
Auto-tensioner pushrod movement Within 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)

Engine Overhaul
Auto tensioner rod length 4.8 - 6.0 (0.19 - 0.21)
Auto tensioner rod production length 12 mm (0.5 inch)
Auto tensioner rod pushed-in amount [when pushed with a force of 98 to 196 N (22 to 44 lbs.)] 1.0 mm (0.03 inch) or less