Renold Chain Tensioner

Renold Chain Tensioner

• Insert a 3 mm Allen key as shown in Fig. 1.38 into the internal hexagonal bore and rotate the key until the tensioner is locked. In this position fit the glide pad into the tensioner body.

Fig. 1.37. — The Sedis chain tensioner (see text).

• A new tensioner is supplied together with a plastic washer which is inserted between the tensioner body and the glide shoe as shown in Fig. 1.39, which is removed after the tensioner has been refitted. If the old tensioner is used, you need a piece of wire of 2 mm

Fig. 1.38. — The Renold chain tensioner.

• in diameter at the position shown in the illustration. This will prevent the tensioner from accidentally unlocking itself.
• Insert the filter into the cylinder block opening and fit the tensioner to the cylinder block. Tighten the bolts (0.6 kgm).
• The chain tensioner must now be pre-tensioned before the glide shoe is released onto the timing chain.

Sedis Chain Tensioner

• Insert a screwdriver into the hole shown in Fig. 1.20 and turn the ratchet inside the tensioner body towards the right, not to the left, as shown in the illustration. The location of the hole is also shown in Fig. 1.37 by the arrow

Fig. 1.39. — A Renold chain tensioner is supplied with the plastic lock washer (1) and must be inserted as shown. A steel wire (2) must be inserted when the original tensioner is assembled. Remove the washer/wire after installation of the tensioner.