Timing Belt Installation; Timing Belt Tension Adjustment - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

Timing mark
Timing mark
(on cylinder head)
T i m i n g m a r k "1
of belt
Tension side of belt 6EN0065
ENGINE <SOHC>
rarily secure tensioner.
20. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
et, the crankshaft sprocket, and the oil pump sprocket
are all aligned.
(2) When aligning the timing mark of the oil pump
sprocket, remove the plug of the cylinder block; then
insert the shaft of a cross-tip (+) screwdriver with a
shaft diameter of 8 mm (.31 in.) into the plug hole and
check to be sure that the screwdriver's shaft can be
inserted at least 60 mm (2.36 in.). Do not remove the
screwdriver until the timing belt is completely at-
tached.
depth of about 20 to 25 mm (.79 to .98 in.) because it
contacts the silent shaft, turn the sprocket by one
rotation and align the timing mark once again; then
check again to be sure that the screwdriver's shaft can
be inserted at least 60 mm (2.36 in.).
of belt is not slackened, install timing belt onto
c r a n k s h a f t s p r o c k e t , o i l p u m p s p r o c k e t a n d c a m s h a f t
sprocket in that order.
Caution
If the timing belt is reused, install so that the arrow
marked on it at the time of removal is pointing in
the clockwise direction.
ADJUSTMENT OF TIMING BELT TENSION
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er will be moved by spring and will apply tension to
belt.
correct.
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