The timing belt tensioner is a load-bearing pulley located on an adjustable axle. Its main function is belt tension; additional functions are to damp drive vibrations and increase the angle of the camshaft pulley wrap.

1. SUPER 5 (B/C40_)
2. 9 (L42_)
3. 9 Saloon (L42_)
4. ALLIANCE (L42_)
5. 11 (B/C37_)
6. ENCORE (B/C37_)
7. 19 I (B/C53_)
8. 19 � (B/C53_)
9. 19 I Chamade (L53_)
10. 19 � Chamade (L53_)
11. 19 II Chamade (L53_)
12. 19 Mk II Chamade (L53_)
13. 19 II (B/C53_)
14. 19 Mk II (B/C53_)
15. 19 II Cabriolet (D53_, 853_)
16. 19 Mk II Cabriolet (D53_, 853_)
17. 21 Saloon (L48_)
18. 21 (B48_)
19. 21 Estate (K48_)
20. 21 Savanna (K48_)
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The operation of the timing belt tensioner

The CAFFARO brand Tensioner, timing belt is a bearing with a pulley on the outer cage. Depending on the design, the tensioning mechanism can be made in the form of an eccentric pressed into the inner bearing race, or placed on a separate bracket. The bearing cage is packed with grease and covered with a lip. You can order an automatic tensioner, it is a little more complicated, but the roller itself has no fundamental differences.

Timing belt tension is designed for a specific force and must be consistent. Selecting a timing belt tensioner pulley that is too loose can cause the belt to slip through the timing belt teeth. This is unacceptable, since it will lead to a shift in the phases of the valve operation relative to the movement of the pistons.