How to compress 3.2 Timing Belt tensioner

[b1jetmech]

Just going through challenge of the first time replacing water pump, timing belt, Crank pos. sensor and oil seal.

Once I got to timing belt installation I am a little confuse from reading the manual regarding "compressing" the timing belt tensioner in a vice. yes, I know that but after compressing it how does it put tension on the timing belt?

Why would the tensioner design be so different from 3.0 to 3.2???

 

[K-Dawg]

I carefully use a bench vise to compress the piston. Then I stick a small allen key in the hole to hold it compressed. When the belt and tensioner are both properly installed, pull the key out.

 

[projectSHO89]

And when the allen key is removed, the tensioner pushes the pully against the belt, tightening it.

Steve

 

[b1jetmech]

Thanks alot...It sure worked!