Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 649

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14. Using the special tool, rotate the tensioner pulley in the
counterclockwise direction to tense the timing belt, and
then fix by temporarily tightening the tensioner fixing bolt.
NOTE
Remove the deflection of the timing belt between the
intake side and exhaust side camshafts.
15. Rotate the crankshaft in the clockwise direction, and set
the timing mark at the No. 1 cylinder compression top
dead centre.
16. Set the special tool, and screw it in until the wire inserted
when the auto tensioner was installed slightly moves.
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17. Loosen the tensioner pulley fixing bolt.
Caution
The timing belt will loosen at this time due to the
rotation of the intake and exhaust camshafts, so make
sure that the timing belt does not deviate.
18. Rotate the special tool and torque wrench in the
counterclockwise direction to remove the timing belt
deflection.
19. From that state, return to the position where the torque
wrench scale reads 3.5 N•m, and then tighten the fixing
bolt.
20. Remove the special tool installed in step 16.
21. Rotate the crankshaft two rotations in the clockwise
direction, and let stand for approx. 15 minutes.
22. Confirm whether the wire inserted when the auto tensioner
was installed can be pulled out easily. If it can be removed
easily, the belt tension is appropriate, so remove the wire.
If the auto tensioner rod's protrusion amount is at the
standard value, the tension is appropriate.
Standard value: 3.8 - 4.5 mm
23. If the wire cannot be pulled out easily, repeat steps 16
to 21, and tense the belt to the appropriate tension.
Caution
When the crankshaft bolt has been rotated in the
counterclockwise direction, always check the crank-
shaft bolt's tightening torque. If loosen, re-tighten.
Timing Belt
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