Aa" Timing Belt Removal; Ab" Timing Belt Removal; Ac" Oil Pump Sprocket Removal - Mitsubishi 4G6 series Workshop Manual

Timing mark
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
4G6 ENGINE (E - W) -
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

AA" TIMING BELT REMOVAL

(1) Mark belt running direction for reinstallation.

AB" TIMING BELT REMOVAL

(1) If the timing belt is to be reused, chalk an arrow mark
(2) Place the exhaust camshaft sprocket in a position where
(3) Loosen the lock nut of the tensioner pulley, then remove

AC" OIL PUMP SPROCKET REMOVAL

(1) Remove the plug on the left side of cylinder block.
(2) Insert a screwdriver (shank diameter 8 mm) to block the
(3) Remove the nut.
(4) Remove the oil pump sprocket.
Aug. 1998
Timing Belt
NOTE
(1) Water or oil on the belt shorten its life drastically,
so the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner
must be free from oil and water. These parts should
not be washed.
contaminated.
(2) If there is oil or water on each part, check front case
oil seals, camshaft oil seal and water pump for leaks.
on the back surface of the belt so that the belt can be
reinstalled in the same direction.
the timing mark for No. 1 cylinder is positioned about
one tooth before the top dead center of the compression
stroke.
Caution
D
The camshaft sprocket on the exhaust side can
turn very easily because of the valve spring
tension. Use care not to allow your fingers to get
caught by the sprocket.
the timing belt.
counterbalance shaft.
PWEE9616-A
11A-4-3
Replace parts if seriously
Revised