How TF do you tighten the silent shaft sprocket??!

[Jdm07j]

Searched here, online, YouTube. I have a service manual as well. Nothing that I have found covers this. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[DSMPT]

I assume you are talking about the RH shaft (front one). I imagine that most of people don't have the proper tool for this but they do it by their own way. Like making the sprocket locked by using an old belt or jammed up by something that doesn't damage the sprocket and front case.

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[Mech Addict]

You saw the screwdriver trick in the block hole, yes?

Oh, for the front one: yes, I used a piece of wood jammed against a sprocket tooth.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I, myself, have used an old timing belt and a pair of BIG Channel Lok Slip Joint Pliers to hold the BELT ONTO THE SPROCKET while tightening. I didn't have the proper tool but that did and is working. I ruins the belt in that section so save it for the next time

 

[Jdm07j]

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Thank you all! Used old belt as suggested to hold it in place. For anyone going forward that might need it. It’s crazy, the 90 service manual doesn’t have the special tool picture. The picture shown in the manual above was in mine, but not the one showing the tool. “Car night” consisted of that situation….or rage garage feat. myself. Yeesh