CONSTRUCTION
A roller chain with a 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) pitch is used.
The No. 1 chain tensioner assembly uses a spring and oil pressure to maintain proper chain tension at all times. The No. 1 chain tensioner assembly suppresses noise generated by the chain sub-assembly.
The No. 1 chain tensioner sub-assembly is a ratcheting type with a non-return mechanism.
To achieve excellent serviceability, the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly is constructed so that it can be removed and installed through a service hole in the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
The No. 2 chain vibration damper is installed between the camshaft sprockets on the intake and exhaust sides, thus reducing the vibration of the chain sub-assembly between the camshaft sprockets on the intake and exhaust sides when the engine is running, and ensuring that the engine is quiet and reliable.
The No. 1 chain tensioner sub-assembly is installed on the lower side, thus the engine is more compact.
Resin with excellent abrasion resistance is used on the shoes of the chain tensioner slipper, No. 1 chain vibration damper, and No. 2 chain vibration damper.
A gasket (chain tensioner gasket) is used for the No. 1 chain tensioner sub-assembly, improving the oil retention of the oil collector, and thus suppressing the action of the chain when the engine is starting. This makes the engine quieter.
| *1 | Chain Sub-assembly | *2 | Timing Chain Guide |
| *3 | Chain Tensioner Slipper | *4 | Gasket (Chain Tensioner Gasket) |
| *5 | No. 1 Chain Tensioner Assembly | *6 | No. 1 Chain Vibration Damper |