Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-IV Workshop Manual page 34

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Crankshaft
sprocket
Camshaft
sprocket
Crankshaft
sprocket
MD998767
ENGINE –
(10)Fit the timing belt over the idler pulley, oil pump sprocket
and crankshaft sprocket in this order.
NOTE
Be careful that the belt does not become slack.
Oil pump
sprocket
(11)Fit the timing belt over the tensioner pulley.
NOTE
When fitting the timing belt over the tensioner pulley,
turn
counterclockwise, as this will facilitate the work.
(12)Turn the crankshaft pulley a little in the illustrated direction
to pull up the timing belt at the idler pulley side.
(13)Check to ensure that the timing marks on the crankshaft
sprocket, oil pump sprocket and exhaust camshaft
sprocket are all offset one tooth from the corresponding
timing marks in the counterclockwise direction.
(14)Using the special tool, turn the tensioner pulley in the
illustrated direction to strain the timing belt. Then, secure
the tensioner temporarily by tightening the retaining bolt
lightly.
NOTE
There must be no slack in the timing belt between the
intake and exhaust camshafts.
(15)Turn the crankshaft to align the timing mark with the mark
for No. 1 cylinder top dead center in the compression
stroke.
(16)Set the special tool as shown and screw it in up to the
position where the wire inserted in the auto-tensioner
when installing it can be moved lightly.
MD998738
Timing Belt
the intake side camshaft sprocket a little