Cam chain tensioner removal: Difference between revisions

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==Camshaft chain tensioner removal==

*Remove the right hand ~~"knee grip pad" (~~side panel). You will most likely find the combination of a 1/4" socket drive, a 1/4" extension, a 1/4" drive universal joint, and an 8mm socket to be the most useful means of removing the mounting bolts.

*Remove the right hand side panel. You will most likely find the combination of a 1/4" socket drive, a 1/4" extension, a 1/4" drive universal joint, and an 8mm socket to be the most useful means of removing the mounting bolts.

*There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel.

*There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel. Two 1/4-drive ratchets used simultaneously work well for this, or you can go back and forth with one ratchet. a 3/8-drive ratchet may be too big to work.

*Carefully extract the tensioner assembly while watching for any parts that may fall.

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 ==Camshaft chain tensioner removal==
-*Remove the right hand "knee grip pad" (side panel). You will most likely find the combination of a 1/4" socket drive, a 1/4" extension, a 1/4" drive universal joint, and an 8mm socket to be the most useful means of removing the mounting bolts.
+*Remove the right hand side panel. You will most likely find the combination of a 1/4" socket drive, a 1/4" extension, a 1/4" drive universal joint, and an 8mm socket to be the most useful means of removing the mounting bolts.
-*There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel.
+*There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel. Two 1/4-drive ratchets used simultaneously work well for this, or you can go back and forth with one ratchet. a 3/8-drive ratchet may be too big to work.
 *Carefully extract the tensioner assembly while watching for any parts that may fall.