Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Tensioner And Shoe Assembly
11. Reload timing chain tensioner assembly to its "zero" position as follows:
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Form a keeper from a piece of heavy gage wire.
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Apply slight force on tensioner blade to compress plunger.
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Insert a small screwdriver into the reset access hole, and pry the rachet pawl away from the ratchet teeth while forcing the plunger
completely in the hole.
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Install the keeper between the access hole and the blade.
12. With slack removed from chain between intake cam sprocket and crankshaft sprocket, the timing marks on the crankshaft and the cylinder block
should be aligned. If the marks are not aligned, move the chain one tooth forward or rearward, remove slack and recheck marks.
Timing Chain Hydraulic Tensioner
13. Tensioner assembly (56) to chain housing.
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Recheck plunger assembly installation, it is correctly installed when the long end (56B) is toward the crankshaft.
