Mitsubishi 4G6 Manual page 77

Power steering
oil pump pulley
Water pump
pulley
A
Oil pump
ENGINE <4D6> -
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Check the tension by pulling or pushing at the centre
2. If the tension is outside the standard value, adjust by
B
On-vehicle Service
of the belt between pulleys with a force of 98 N as shown
in the figure. Measure drive belt deflection amount.
Standard value:
Items When
checked
Tension N 294 - 490
Deflection 12.6 - 16.3
(Reference
value) mm
the following procedure.
(1) Loosen oil pump fixing bolts A and B. Check that
the slide bushing at the place where bolt B was
installed is touching the A/C bracket and that there
is no looseness in the oil pump mounting.
(2) While holding a bar or similar tool against the oil
pump body, apply a suitable amount of force to the
belt with your hand to adjust the tension of the belt.
(3) Tighten oil pump fixing bolts A and B in that order.
Tightening torque: 39 Nm
(4) Check the belt tension, and readjust if necessary.
Caution
Check after turning the crankshaft once or more
clockwise (right turn).
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When a When a new
used belt is belt is
installed installed
343 - 441 490 - 686
13.4 - 15.3 10.0 - 12.6