The timing chain tensioner equipped on your Dodge Ram maintains your engine timing by applying hydraulic or spring tension to your timing chain . This reduces the chance of the timing chain If your tensioner is failing, it may. well, the 4.0L has 2

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4/8 · it’s the same thing as with the camshaft chain: start with the uniquely-colored chain link lining up with the timing mark on the intake side balance shaft sprocket, then clockwise down to the balance shaft drive sprocket (crank) with one of the two matching-colored links (timing mark ~6 o’clock position), then around the water pump sprocket

All guides were still intact, but very worn at 196k. The original passenger side tensioner was stiff, and it's chain had slack. After I replaced chains,guide, tensioners the chain noise came back within 100 miles. I reopened the timing cover and the right side was a little loose. I replaced that tensioner, but again within 100 miles the rattle

11/7 · Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Replacing the damaged tensioner would be good for your engine and the car’s performance. The cost of changing the tensioner lies

8/6 · here is the lower timing cover removed. There are a lot of 10 mm and a couple 13 mm bolts. You must removed the oil pan to access 6 of the bolts that go into the bottom of the cover. tie the chain with a couple pieces of wire near each gear to hold it in time when the guides are removed. another Do not forget to milk the fat cow

This video demonstrates replacing the secondary timing chain tensioner guides on a second generation Nissan Xterra. This satisfies the TSB EM09-007 and cover

9 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 15, 2012. Just replaced the timing chain guides and tensioners this past weekend. The passenger side chain had eaten clean through the bottom guide and was running on the tensioner plunger. The top guide had a nice chunk out of it too. The cover showed a slight bit of wear also where the chain had rubbed

Release the tension by pulling the lever on the tensioner body downwards, pushing the tensioner plunger into the body, and then locking the lever using an Allen wrench. Then remove the