Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 347

11B-26
Camshaft
sprocket
Tensioner
pulley
Tensioner
spring
Crankshaft
sprocket
Timing belt
tensioner
Adjusting
bolt
A
Tensioner
spring
C
Oil pump
case
ENGINE <4G1> –
AB
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise (right turn) to align each
Timing mark
Timing mark
Timing mark
Timing mark
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt.
3. Move the timing belt tensioner to the water pump side
4. Remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
Timing belt
tensioner
1. Put the protrusion of the timing belt tensioner on the
Adjusting
bolt
2. Move the timing belt tensioner close to the water pump,
B
3. Put a screwdriver in (C), and push the protrusion (B) of
C
D
Screwdriver
Timing Belt
TIMING BELT REMOVAL
timing mark and to set the No. 1 cylinder at compression
top dead centre.
Caution
The crankshaft should always be turned only
clockwise.
and temporarily tighten the adjusting bolt so that the
tensioner does not turn.
Caution
If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to mark
the flat side of the belt with an arrow indicating the
direction of rotation (right turn).
AA TIMING BELT/TENSIONER SPRING/TIMING BELT
TENSIONER INSTALLATION
tensioner spring end (A) as shown.
and temporarily tighten the adjusting bolt.
the tensioner spring in the shown direction and place it
on the stopper (D) of the oil pump case.