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. LANCER IV Hatchback (C6_A, C7_A)
2. LANCER IV Hatchback (C6_A, C7_A, CA, CB)
3. LANCER Mk IV Hatchback (C6_A, C7_A)
4. COLT IV (CA_A)
5. COLT Mk IV (CA_A)
6. SPACE WAGON (N3_W, N4_W)
7. NIMBUS (N3_W, N4_W, UF)
8. EXPO (N3_W, N4_W)
9. CHARIOT (N3_W, N4_W)
10. SPACE RUNNER (N1_W, N2_W)
11. RVR (N1_W, N2_W)
12. GALANT V Saloon (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A)
13. GALANT Mk V Saloon (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A)
14. ETERNA V Saloon (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A)
15. GALANT V (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A)
16. GALANT V (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A, HJ)
17. GALANT Mk V (E5_A, E7_A, E8_A)
18. LANCER V (CB_A, CD_A, CE_A)
19. LANCER V Saloon (CB_A, CC, CD_A, CE_A)
20. LANCER Mk V (CB_A, CD_A, CE_A)
21. See more in applications

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.