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Timing Belt Tensioner Torque

TENSIONER ADJUSTER:
Protusion of Adjuster Rod 15.4 - 16.4 mm (0.606 - 0.646 inch)

TENSIONER:
Spacer O.D. 16 mm (0.63 inch)
Tensioner Bush I.D. 16.16 mm (0.6362 inch)

Clearance Between Spacer and Bushing:
Standard 0.117 - 0.180 mm (0.0046 - 0.0071 inch)
Wear Limit 0.230 mm (0.0091 inch)

Side Clearance of Spacer:
Standard 0.37 - 0.54 mm (0.0146 - 0.0213 inch)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)

TORQUE
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolts 23 - 27 Nm (16.7 - 19.5 ft. lbs.)