- Helps keep your engine operating as it should
- Ensures the timing chain receives the proper amount of tension
- Replace when worn out or damaged
The timing chain in your Nissan ensures the valves on the engine close and open and the proper intervals. It's essential that the timing chain has the proper tension to keep the crankshaft and camshaft rotations synchronized and the valves of the engine closing and opening at the proper intervals. The Engine Timing Chain Tensioner ensures that the timing chain receives the proper amount of tension to keep your engine running as designed.
Eventually, your vehicle's timing chain can loosen. The Engine Timing Chain Tensioner is there to make sure the timing chain stays in place and under the appropriate amount of pressure, despite any stretching that might occur. If the Engine Timing Chain Tensioner on your vehicle is broken or worn out, it could cause the timing chain to become loose and fall out of place. If the vehicle is running when the timing chain falls out of place, it could cause the chain to snap. If the timing chain isn't functioning, the valves and pistons can collide, and your engine won't be able to operate.
One obvious sign of an Engine Timing Chain Tensioner that needs to be replaced is a rattling noise coming from your engine. A metal-on-metal sound may mean the timing chain has too much slack in it and might be worn out. In time, a timing chain that has become loose may lead to other troubles, such as oil leaks.
If you believe your Engine Timing Chain Tensioner is damaged or worn out, it's important to have a professional Nissan technician inspect and repair or replace the tensioner, as the timing chain is typically difficult to access.
If you need to replace your Engine Timing Chain Tensioner, purchase a new replacement tensioner from genuine Nissan Parts. Get help with professional installation at your nearest authorized Nissan service center.
This Engine Timing Chain Tensioner fits your Nissan 240SX, Nissan Axxess, Nissan Hardbody Pick Up, or Nissan Stanza. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
TENSIONER ASSY-CHAIN
Fits Axxess, Hardbody Pickup, PickUp