Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1992)
Crankshaft may need to be rotated up to six turns before all sprockets are properly aligned due to the oil pump-to-balance shaft gear ratio.
9.
Remove rubber plug from inner timing belt cover and screw special tool no. MD998738 into the engine left support bracket until it makes contact
with the tensioner arm (Figures 4 & 5).
10.
Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt (Figure 5).
11.
Compress push rod with tensioner arm by SLOWLY rotating special tool no. MD998738 until hole in push rod aligns with the hole in the auto
tensioner body (Figure 6).
Note:
Push rod may need to be rotated if hole in rod is not vertically in line with hole in housing.
Insert a 1/16 inch allen wrench or similar pin [1.4 mm (.055 in.) in diameter] into the aligned holes to hold the push rod in the reset (pinned) position.
Back off special tool no. MD998738 once auto tensioner is in the reset position. (Figure 6).
NOTE - ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESETTING TENSIONER: Due to limited tensioner accessibility, the tensioner may also be reset by
removing it from the engine and compressing the plunger slowly in a vice, then reinstalling it onto the engine. Make sure that a washer is used to
protect the plug at the bottom of the tensioner.
NOTE:
Inspect the tensioner for signs of oil leakage. Oil stains and weepage at the top of the tensioner and push rod area are normal. Only replace the
tensioner if oil is leaking down to the bottom of the tensioner.
