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Camshaft timing belt manual tensioner

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Camshaft timing belt manual tensioner
EngineCamshaft timing belt manual tensioner

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT MANUAL TENSIONER

Service repair no - 12.65.19

Remove

NOTE: Automatic timing belt tensioner is removed and refitted during timing belt remove and refit.

  1. Remove and discard camshaft timing belt. See this section.
Camshaft timing belt manual tensioner – Remove and discard camshaft timing belt. See this section.

NOTE: MPI tensioner and timing gears illustrated

  1. MPi engines :- Disconnect tensioner spring from pillar bolt and tensioner.
  2. Remove Allen screw and backplate bolt.
  3. Remove tensioner.

Refit

  1. Fit timing belt tensioner to cylinder head, fit but do not tighten Allen screw and backplate bolt.
  2. MPi engines :- Connect spring to pillar bolt and tensioner.

NOTE: This spring is fitted with a sleeve.

  1. Secure tensioner in the OFF position with backplate bolt, tighten bolt to 10 Nm.
  2. Fit new camshaft timing belt. See this section.

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