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. MX-3 (EC)
2. EUNOS 30X (EC)
3. AZ-3 / PRESSO (EC)
4. 30X (EC)
5. MX-6 (GE)
6. 626 IV Hatchback (GE)
7. CAPELLA IV Hatchback (GE)
8. 626 Mk IV Hatchback (GE)
9. TELSTAR IV Hatchback (GE)
10. XEDOS 9 (TA)
11. MILLENIA Saloon (TA)
12. MILLENIA (TA)
13. EUNOS 800 (TA)
14. 323 F V (BA)
15. 323 ASTINA V (BA)
16. 323 F Mk V (BA)
17. FAMILIA / LANTIS V (BA)
18. FAMILIA V (BA)
19. LANTIS V (BA)
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The operation of the timing belt tensioner

The ASHIKA 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.