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Timing Chain Tensioner: Application and ID


The tensioner spring retainers are marked "oben" (top) for the tensioner that is inserted from the top (cylinders 1 through 3 side) and "unten rechts" (bottom right) for the tensioner inserted from the bottom (cylinders 4 through 6 side)

The oil supply bore of the tensioner points down.