TENSIONER, Engine Timing: Operation: Operation
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The timing chain tension is maintained by routing the timing chain through the tensioner assembly. The tensioner assembly consists of two chain guide shoes. One shoe is fixed in place and the other is spring loaded to maintain the correct timing chain tension.