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Engine - Timing Chain Tensioner Service Information

Group Ref.: 6 - Engine

Bulletin No.: 476124

Date: August, 1994

INFORMATION

SUBJECT:
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER

MODELS:
1992-94 BUICK SKYLARK
1992-94 CHEVROLET BERETTA
1992-94 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
1992-94 PONTIAC GRAND AM WITH 2.3L ENGINE (VINs A, D AND 3 - RPOs LGO, LD2 AND L40)





SERVICE INFORMATION:
Do not rotate or pry on the timing chain tensioner assembly while removing it. The pressed-in oil feed orifice may become separated from the tensioner body, as shown in Figure 1. If the feed orifice does become separated, the tensioner can be reused as long as all of the components are reinstalled. Refer to Figure 1. Replace the tensioner if any of the components are missing.