IMG_0350.JPG 452 hits | 45.76 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 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)
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...
IMG_0348.JPG 290 hits | 40.04 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 Note: It takes very little movement to release the ratchet once you have moved the timing chain away from the tensioner shoe just slightly!
IMG_0347.JPG 306 hits | 42.8 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 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.
IMG_0346.JPG 459 hits | 58.13 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 Tensioner with shoe as it sits in front cover.
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IMG_0346.JPG 459 hits | 58.13 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 Tensioner with shoe as it sits in front cover.
IMG_0350.JPG 452 hits | 45.76 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 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)
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...
IMG_0347.JPG 306 hits | 42.8 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 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.
IMG_0348.JPG 290 hits | 40.04 KB | Posted: 8/13/15 Note: It takes very little movement to release the ratchet once you have moved the timing chain away from the tensioner shoe just slightly!
