Mitsubishi 4G6 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
ENGINE <4G6> -
Timing Belt
11A-27
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
A
A
"
TIMING BELT REMOVAL
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise (right turn) to align each
timing mark and to set the No. 1 cylinder at compression
top dead centre.
Caution
The crankshaft should always be turned only
clockwise.
2. Loosen the tension pulley centre bolt.
3. Move the tension pulley to the water pump side, and
then remove the timing belt.
Caution
If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to mark
(on its flat side) an arrow indicating the clockwise
direction.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"
A
A
AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. Apply 98 - 196 N force to the auto tensioner by pressing
it against a metal (cylinder block, etc.), and measure the
movement of the push rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm
A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
B: Length when it is pressed
A - B: Movement
2. If it is out of the standard value, replace the auto tensioner.
3. Use a press or vice to gently compress the auto tensioner
push rod until pin hole A of the push rod and pin hole
B of the tensioner cylinder are aligned.
Caution
If the compression speed is too fast, the rod may
become damaged, so be sure to carry out this
operation slowly.
Timing mark (Top
of cylinder head)
Timing mark
Camshaft sprocket
Timing mark
Timing mark
Crankshaft
sprocket
Timing mark
Oil pump
sprocket
Centre bolt
Movement
Push rod
Auto tensioner
A
B
98N - 196N
AB