Abstract: A traction mechanism drive having a hydraulic tensioner (1) which has a housing (2) fabricated from a light-metal alloy in which a slide sleeve (4) manufactured of steel is inserted that has an axially extendable piston for deflecting a tensioning and guide unit, such as a roller or a rail, a securing element (11) being clampingly disposed between the housing and the slide sleeve to prevent the slide sleeve (4) from moving out of the housing (2). Also, an internal combustion engine having such a traction-means drive and a tensionable traction means.