Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 98

Silent shaft
sprocket
Center of
tensioner
pulley
Center of
installation bolt
installation
ENGINE <SOHC> - Timing Belt
25. INSTALLATION OF SPACER
(1) Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the outer circumfer-
ence of the spacer.
(2) Install the spacer with the chamfered end facing the oil
seal.
damaged, resulting in the oil leaks.
23. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT "B"
the silent shaft sprocket timing mark are aligned.
(2) Fit timing belt "B" over crankshaft sprocket "B" and
the silent shaft sprocket. Ensure that there is no slack in
the belt.
. ADJUSTMENT OF TIMING BELT "B" TENSION
(1) Temporarily fix the timing belt "B" tensioner such that
the center of the tensioner pulley is to the left and
above the center of the installation bolt, and temporarily
attach the tensioner pulley so that the flange is toward
the front of the engine.
(2) Holding the timing belt "B" tensioner up with your
finger in the direction of the arrow, place pressure on
the timing belt so that the tension side of the belt is
taut. Now tighten the bolt to fix the tensioner.
Caution
When tightening the bolt, ensure that the tensioner
pulley shaft does not rotate with the bolt. Allowing
it to rotate with the bolt can cause excessive
tension on the belt.
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(3) To ensure that the tension is correct, depress the belt
(point A) with a finger. If not, adjust.
Standard value: 5-7 mm (.20-.28 in.)
bolt
NOTE
If the spacer is installed adversely, the oil seal may be