Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 313

11A-30
Timing mark
98 – 196 N
A B
Auto tensioner
Contact piece
Contact piece
ENGINE <4G9> –
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
Timing mark
AA
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt and remove the
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
1. Apply 98–196 N force to the push rod of the auto tensioner
Movement
Push rod
2. If it is out of the standard value, change the auto tensioner.
3. Use a press or vice to gently compress the auto tensioner
A
B
Timing Belt
TIMING BELT REMOVAL
Caution
The crankshaft must always be turned clockwise.
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.
AA AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
by pressing 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 push rod
may become damaged, so be sure to carry out this
operation slowly.