Mitsubishi 4G6 Manual page 27

Timing mark (Top
Timing mark
of cylinder head)
Camshaft sprocket
Timing mark
Timing mark
Timing mark
Crankshaft
sprocket
98N - 196N
B
A
Auto tensioner
A B
ENGINE <4G6> -
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA" TIMING BELT REMOVAL
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise (right turn) to align each
Oil pump
sprocket
2. Loosen the tension pulley centre bolt.
3. Move the tension pulley to the water pump side, and
Centre bolt
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. Apply 98 - 196 N force to the auto tensioner by pressing
Movement
Push rod
2. If it is out of the standard value, replace the auto tensioner.
3. Use a press or vice to gently compress the auto tensioner
Timing Belt
timing mark and to set the No. 1 cylinder at compression
top dead centre.
Caution
The crankshaft should always be turned only
clockwise.
then remove the timing belt.
Caution
If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to mark
(on its flat side) an arrow indicating the clockwise
direction.
it against a metal (cylinder block, etc.), and measure the
movement of the push rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm
A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
B: Length when it is pressed
A - B: Movement
push rod until pin hole A of the push rod and pin hole
B of the tensioner cylinder are aligned.
Caution
If the compression speed is too fast, the rod may
become damaged, so be sure to carry out this
operation slowly.
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