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Tensioner with shoe as it sits in front cover.
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Ratchet extended showing spring lock moved away. Note how little distance the chain link is moved upward. The link is a press fit and if you move it with tension on the shoe then it will just rotate on the pin.
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Note: It takes very little movement to release the ratchet once you have moved the timing chain away from the tensioner shoe just slightly!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmjp79A4y6A

Check out this link to see how the head can be changed using this technique if needed. If you put a wedge (GM makes one or you can make one yourself) down between the timing chain to keep the tensioner unde...
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Tensioner in its collapsed form. Move the chain link gently down and a golf tee or small nail will hold it closed. (Only nail I had)
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