Cam chain tensioner removal: Difference between revisions

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If you do remove it, inspect the tension rod for damage. If there are signs of scoring, it can be sanded smooth. However, if the rod or bearing are not in good shape, your best bet is to replace the entire assembly. It's only $35.

* The service manual does not mention a need for oil or grease upon reassembly. This has been a subject of discussion on the forum. Members have done both, and both have worked. Since the bearings only move in one direction and don't turn like normal ones, some experienced people have said that not lubing them will help hold the tension rod in place better.

* The service manual does not mention a need for oil or grease upon reassembly. This has been a subject of discussion on the forum. Members have done both, and both have worked.

: *Since the bearings only move in one direction and don't turn like normal ones, some experienced people have said that not lubing them will help hold the tension rod in place better.

: * However, [https://www.ninja250.org/AJinNoHills AJ] Happened to have two tensioners lying around and tried one "dry" and one covered in moly grease. Neither would allow the rod to go back into the tensioner body when the bearing was fully seated. But the one that had grease pulled out smoother than the unlubed one. Since the bearings are not under any significant pressure when the rod is coming out, the lube might be helpful so that it comes out smoothly.

: * There's no consensus. You decide.

: * If you decide to search the forums for this issue, CCT is the usual abbreviation for the cam chain tensioner.

==Tensioner removal==

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 If you do remove it, inspect the tension rod for damage. If there are signs of scoring, it can be sanded smooth. However, if the rod or bearing are not in good shape, your best bet is to replace the entire assembly. It's only $35.
-* The service manual does not mention a need for oil or grease upon reassembly. This has been a subject of discussion on the forum. Members have done both, and both have worked. Since the bearings only move in one direction and don't turn like normal ones, some experienced people have said that not lubing them will help hold the tension rod in place better.
+* The service manual does not mention a need for oil or grease upon reassembly. This has been a subject of discussion on the forum. Members have done both, and both have worked.
+: *Since the bearings only move in one direction and don't turn like normal ones, some experienced people have said that not lubing them will help hold the tension rod in place better.
+: * However, [https://www.ninja250.org/AJinNoHills AJ] Happened to have two tensioners lying around and tried one "dry" and one covered in moly grease. Neither would allow the rod to go back into the tensioner body when the bearing was fully seated. But the one that had grease pulled out smoother than the unlubed one. Since the bearings are not under any significant pressure when the rod is coming out, the lube might be helpful so that it comes out smoothly.
+: * There's no consensus. You decide.
+: * If you decide to search the forums for this issue, CCT is the usual abbreviation for the cam chain tensioner.
 ==Tensioner removal==