CONSTRUCTION
In pursuit of high-precision valve timings, a roller chain (chain sub-assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly) with a 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) pitch is used to reduce wear and elongation.
The No. 2 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly and No. 3 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly are used between the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly to ensure quietness and reliability by suppressing vibrations in the chain sub-assembly between camshafts.
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 timing chain. Also, a ratchet construction is used to improve quietness during starting and low engine speeds.
A resin with a friction reduction effect and high anti-friction performance is used for the shoes of the chain tensioner slipper and No. 1 chain vibration damper to improve low fuel consumption and reliability.
Rubber has been applied to the face of the idle sprocket assembly to ensure quietness.
| *1 | No. 2 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly | *2 | No. 1 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly |
| *3 | Idle Sprocket Assembly | *4 | No. 3 Chain Tensioner Sub-assembly |
| *5 | Secondary Chain (No. 2 Chain Sub-assembly) | *6 | No. 1 Chain Vibration Damper |
| *7 | Primary Chain (Chain Sub-assembly) | *8 | Chain Tensioner Slipper |
| *a | Ball | *b | Ball Spring |
| *c | Main Spring | *d | Plunger |
| *e | Spring | *f | Cam |
| *g | Cam Spring | - | - |