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. STARLET (_P7_)
2. STARLET (_P8_)
3. COROLLA Liftback (_E8_)
4. COROLLA (_E8_)
5. COROLLA Saloon (_E8_)
6. COROLLA Liftback (_E9_)
7. COROLLA (_E9_)
8. COROLLA Saloon (_E9_)
9. COROLLA Compact (_E9_)
10. COROLLA Station Wagon (_E9_)
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The operation of the timing belt tensioner

The JAPKO 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.