Patent ID: 9643302
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: B25B,F16H

Claim:
1. A multi-axis tool for pre-tensioning a camshaft-drive element tensioner in an internal combustion engine, the tool comprising: a housing having a first face, a second face, and a length defining a span between the first and second faces, wherein the housing defines a first passage arranged along a first axis and a second passage arranged along a second axis, and wherein the second axis is parallel to the first axis and each of the first and second passages extends through the length of the housing; a first lug arranged on and extending beyond the first face, wherein the first passage extends through the first lug; a second lug arranged on and extending beyond the second face and arranged along a third axis that is parallel to the first axis; an indicator rod arranged partially within the second passage and configured to selectively extend beyond the first face; and an elastic element arranged inside the second passage and configured to extend the indicator rod beyond the first face.