XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1997)
21. Push the primary chain tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance for installing.
Insert a thin rigid wire through the hole in the end of the tensioner piston to displace the ball from the non-return valve seat.
With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body.
Remove the wire.
22. Assemble the tensioner.
Install the two mounting bolts to the tensioner.
Locate the tensioner back-plate to the two bolts.
23. Install the tensioner to the cylinder block.
Position and align the tensioner to the cylinder block and to the mating slot on the rear face of the tensioner blade.
Install and tighten the two bolts to 10 - 14 Nm.