Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1363

11B-14
Timing marks
MD998778
ENGINE OVERHAUL -
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA" TIMING BELT REMOVAL
1. To ensure that the timing belt is assembled in the same
direction when reused, using chalk, etc., make an arrow
showing the rotation direction on the back surface of
the timing belt.
2. Position the exhaust camshaft sprocket's timing mark by
approx. one tooth before the No. 1 cylinder compression
top dead centre.
Caution
When removed at the compression top dead centre,
since the exhaust camshaft is at the position pressing
down on the valve, the sprocket could rotate in reverse
due to the force of the valve spring creating a
hazardous situation.
3. Loosen the lock nut for the tensioner pulley, and remove
the timing belt.
AB" OIL PUMP SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. Remove the plug on the left side of the cylinder block.
2. Insert a Phillips driver (shaft diameter 8 mm) to stop the
counter balance shaft left from rotating.
3. Loosen the flange bolt.
4. Remove the oil pump sprocket.
Phillips driver
AC" CRANKSHAFT BOLT REMOVAL
1. Fix the flywheel with the special tool.
2. Remove the crankshaft bolt.
MD998781
AD" CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
Use the special tool to remove the sprocket if it is stuck
and hard to remove.
Timing Belt