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. CARISMA (DA_)
7. CARISMA Saloon (DA_)
8. SPACE STAR MPV (DG_A)
9. PAJERO PININ (H6_W, H7_W)
10. PAJERO IO (H6_W, H7_W, QA)
11. PAJERO TR4 (H6_W, H7_W)
12. MONTERO IO (H6_W, H7_W)
13. SHOGUN PININ (H6_W, H7_W)
14. IO (H6_W, H7_W)
15. PAJERO IO (H6_W, H7_W)
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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.