Cam chain tensioner removal: Difference between revisions
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==Reassembly== | ==Reassembly== | ||
*With one hand, squeeze the | *With one hand, squeeze the pushrod and springs into the bore until they bottom out. With the other hand, tighten the set screw until it stops (don't torque it down!). This will hold the piston up during installation. | ||
*Slip the ball bearing and retainer spring over the pushrod. | *Slip the ball bearing and retainer spring over the pushrod. | ||
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*Place the assembly over the crankcase mounting position and insert the tensioner pushrod into the hole. | *Place the assembly over the crankcase mounting position and insert the tensioner pushrod into the hole. | ||
*Assure the ball bearing and retainer spring and the O-ring remain in place as the | *Put a drop of blue Loctite on both mounting bolts. Tighten them by turning each a bit at a time. Assure the ball bearing and retainer spring and the O-ring remain in place as you tighten the bolts. | ||
*After installation of the tensioner, loosen the lock screw enough to free the pushrod (about 2 mm). You should hear a click as the pushrod releases. | *After installation of the tensioner, loosen the lock screw enough to free the pushrod (about 2 mm). You should hear a click as the pushrod releases. | ||
*Tighten the lock screw again | *Tighten the lock screw again. | ||
*The stiff spring in the push rod should now be firmly against the rear cam chain guide. | *The stiff spring in the push rod should now be firmly against the rear cam chain guide. | ||