timing chain tensioner

[D1SR240]

I'm going to be replacing the timing chain tensioners and all that good stuff on my car soon, and when i got my new timing chain tensioners i saw that there's the little pin thing you turn to tighten and loosen it. now when i install it do i have to tighten it myself or does the tensioner tighten itself once i start the car or something. If i do have to tighten it, how tight do i tighten the tensioners? As tight as i can? and once i do that, do i leave the pin thing in there, or take it out? Sorry if this is confusing, and i appreciate any help.Thanks

[deviousKA]

That little pin is to hold the tensioner cylinder in while its in the box and while your installing. Simply install with pin inserted and when finished with chain/guides pull the pin out to release the tensioner.

[D1SR240]

So once i install the chain and all the guides i just pull those pins? do i pull both the upper and the lower tensioner pins?

thanks

[deviousKA]

So once i install the chain and all the guides i just pull those pins? do i pull both the upper and the lower tensioner pins?

thanks

Yes, both.

[D1SR240]

alright thank you