CONSTRUCTION
The chain sub-assembly uses a 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) pitch high-strength roller chain, and the No. 2 chain sub-assembly uses a 8.000 mm (0.315 in.) pitch high-strength roller chain, reducing friction.
Resin is used for the chain slipper and chain damper, reducing friction and increasing wear-resistance.
A timing chain guide is provided between the intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft to suppress vibrations in the chain sub-assembly and improve quietness and reliability. Also, resin is used for the sliding portion of the chain, in consideration of wear-resistance.
The chain tensioner uses the spring and oil pressure to always maintain appropriate tension in the chain sub-assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly, ensuring quietness and reliability. Also, the chain tensioner uses an internal oil retention mechanism and a ratchet mechanism to improve quietness when starting the engine.
A chain tensioner gasket is used to improve oil retention, improving quietness when starting the engine.
| *1 | Timing Chain Guide | *2 | No. 2 Timing Chain Tensioner |
| *3 | No. 2 Chain Tensioner Slipper | *4 | No. 1 Chain Tensioner Slipper |
| *5 | No. 1 Timing Chain Tensioner | *6 | No. 1 Chain Vibration Damper |
| *7 | Chain Sub-assembly | *8 | No. 2 Chain Vibration Damper |
| *9 | No. 2 Chain Sub-assembly | - | - |