CONSTRUCTION
The primary and secondary chains are roller chains with a pitch of 9.525 mm (0.375 in.).
All chain sub-assemblies are lubricated by an oil jet.
The primary chain uses a No. 1 chain tensioner sub-assembly and each of the secondary chains uses a No. 2 chain tensioner sub-assembly.
Both types of chain tensioner use a spring and oil pressure to maintain proper chain tension at all times. They suppress noise generated by the chains.
The No. 1 chain tensioner sub-assembly (primary) is a ratcheting type with a non-return mechanism.
| *1 | No. 2 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly (Secondary) | *2 | Idle Sprocket Assembly |
| *3 | No. 2 Chain Sub-assembly (Secondary) | *4 | Chain Sub-assembly (Primary) |
| *5 | Chain Tensioner Slipper | *6 | No. 1 Chain Vibration Damper |
| *7 | No. 1 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly (Primary) | *8 | Ball |
| *9 | Ball Spring | *10 | Main Spring |
| *11 | Plunger | *12 | Spring |
| *13 | Cam | *14 | Cam Spring |