Hybrid-Racing K-Series Chain Tensioner

Install Tips:

Features:

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Stainless Steel Housing

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Chromoly Internals

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Dual Ratchet Mechanisms

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Upgraded Oil PassagewaysPackage Contents:

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K-Series Timing Chain Tensioner

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Mounting Bolts (2)

Install Tips:

This chain tensioner installs much like an OEM Honda/Acura unit, with the exception of a fewdetails. The tips shown below and on the following pages are not meant as a complete installguide, but do illustrate several critical steps. For additional information, please consult a Hondaor Acura Shop Manual.

Below you will find tips on how to install your new Hybrid Racing chain tensioner into a Honda K seriesengine.*This chain tensioner may not be legal for highway use. Hybrid Racing is not responsible for anydirect or indirect, actual or incidental expense attributed to the use of any performance parts sold by HybridRacing LLC. Purchasers agree to all of the terms of this agreement upon the purchase of parts.More information can be found at www.hybrid-racing.com.

It’s recommended that the timing chain tensioner be

installed while the motor is OUT OF the vehicle. Installingit while the motor is installed in a vehicle is possible, butdifficult. These install tips are written assuming themotor is out of a vehicle.

Please read the entire install guide before beginning your installation to get a good grasp of what lies ahead of you

. If you feel as if you cannot complete thisinstallation please consult a professional mechanic. IFTHIS PRODUCT IS INSTALLED IMPROPERLLY YOU RISK BLOWING UP YOUR ENGINE, so take your time read theinstall guide and call us if you have questions.

Step 1:

Once the timing chain cover has been removed,reinstall the crank pulley retaining bolt using a 19mmsocket or wrench. This will be used to turn the motorover manually. If you are replacing a tensioner that failedand caused the chain to become slack or skip teeth, it'simportant to inspect the chain guides. If the guides havebecome chipped, cracked, gouged or damaged in anyway, they should be replaced with new or undamagedguides, to avoid any timing chain related problems.

Step 2:

Using a 19mm socket andratchet or breaker bar, turn the crank clockwise. Notice as you turn the crank that the left chain guide moves from side to side. This will be less noticeable if stock cams are being used. Turn the crank until the left chain guide is as close to the rightchain guide aspossible.

Step 3:

Wrap a zip around the two chain guides where theyare closest to one another andpull it closed. Tighten it asmuch as possible. This will hold the chain in place while you areinstalling the new tensioner.Note that if the timing chain slips or comes off the guides during this process, you will need to redo the timingas per the OEM Honda orHelms manuals.

Step 4:

Using a 10mm socket orwrench, remove the 2 bolts(indicated) that hold the OEM ten-sioner onto the motor. Once theseare removed, the OEM tensionercan be taken off of the motor.

Step 5a:

Using the 2 suppliedbolts, affix the new chain tensioner to the motor (seearrows marked 1). .

Step 5b:

Remove the thumbscrew that retains the

tensioner’s hydraulic piston

(arrow 2).Note: Do not re-move this thumbscrew before the tensioner is installed on the motor.Doing so canpotentially damage the tensioner irreparably.

Step 6:

The sides of the piston onK-Series timing chain tensioners have two flattened portions near the tip.These flats are meant to fit snugly into amating portion of the left chain guide.Make sure that the front of the piston isseated in the chain guide as shown infigure 6 (see arrow).

Step 7:

Remove the upper retaining boltand slightly loosen the lower retaining boltof the tensioner. Tilt the tensioner upslightly (as shown) to allow the piston toratchet out one click.Do not allow the piston to lose contact with the chain guide. Reorient the tensioner and reinstall thebolts. Using a torque wrench, tighten thebolts to 8.5-9 ft-lbs of torque