Mitsubishi 4G6 Manual page 28

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Set pin
Timing mark (Top
Timing mark
of cylinder head)
Timing mark
Timing mark
Crankshaft
sprocket
60 mm or
more
Plug
Counter-
balance
shaft
Fixing bolt
Belt tension side
Pin hole
Belt tension side
ENGINE <4G6> -
4. Once the holes are aligned, insert the set pin.
5. Install the auto tensioner to the engine.
"BA TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
Camshaft sprocket
1. Align the timing marks on the camshaft sprocket,
Timing mark
Oil pump
sprocket
2. After aligning the timing mark on the oil pump sprocket,
8 mm
Screwdriver
Cylinder
block
3. Install the belt to the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump
4. Set the tension pulley so that the pin holes are at the
5. Adjust the timing belt tension.
Timing Belt
NOTE
When replacing the auto tensioner with a new part, the
pin will be in the auto tensioner.
crankshaft sprocket and oil pump sprocket.
remove the cylinder block plug and insert a Phillips
screwdriver with a diameter of 8 mm, and check to be
sure that the screwdriver goes in 60 mm or more. If
the screwdriver will only go in 20 - 25 mm before striking
the counterbalance shaft, turn the sprocket once, realign
the timing mark and check that the screwdriver goes in
60 mm or more. The screwdriver should not be taken
out until the timing belt is installed.
sprocket and camshaft sprocket in that order, so that
there is no slackness in the belt tension.
Caution
If the timing belt is re-used, install so that the arrow
marked on it at time of removal is pointing in the
clockwise direction.
top, press the tension pulley lightly against the timing
belt, and then provisionally tighten the fixing bolt.