Oil Pump Drive Chain TENSIONER Shoe

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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2. Push in the tensioner shoe to retract the piston (1a) and insert the (special tool #8514A, Pins, Tensioner) (1b) to hold the tensioner piston in the retracted position.
3. Remove the bolts (2a) and remove the oil pump drive chain tensioner shoe (2b).

INSTALLATION 

1. Remove all sealant residues.

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2. Install the oil pump drive chain tensioner shoe (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
3. Push in the tensioner shoe to move it towards the piston of the tensioner (2a), remove the lock pin (2b) and the release the chain tensioner shoe.
4. Install the timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to OIL, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
6. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to ADDING ADDITIONAL COOLANT .