11a-4-5, 6a1 engine (e - w) – Mitsubishi Motors 6A1 User Manual

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) -

Timing Belt

11A-4-5

(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with

that on the cylinder block side.

(4) Fit the timing belt on the sprockets in the following order:

1) Fit the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket and

then, while giving tension to the belt, fit it on the

water pump sprocket.

2) Fit the belt on the left bank camshaft sprocket.

3) Fit the belt on the idler pulley while keeping it tight.

4) Align the timing mark on the right bank camshaft

sprocket with the mark on the cylinder block, and

then fit the belt on the camshaft sprocket.

Caution

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The camshaft sprockets are prone to rotate. Avoid
giving excessive tension to the timing belt when
it is fitted.

5) Make sure that the left bank portion of the belt is

not slack when the belt is fitted on the tensioner pulley.

If it is slack, remove the belt and fit it again beginning

with the first step.

(5) Move the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow

and hold it in raised position by tightening the tensioner

pulley bolt.

(6) Check that all timing marks are aligned correctly.

(7) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise a quarter turn.

(8) Turn back the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks

align again.

(9) Install the special tool and a torque wrench of 0 - 5

Nm to the tensioner pulley.

(10)Torque the tensioner pulley to 3 Nm with the torque

wrench.

(11)While holding the tensioner pulley, tighten the center bolt

to specification.

(12)Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and let it stand

for about 5 minutes.

PWEE9622

E

Feb. 1997

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

6AE0331

6AE0143

6AE0057

6AE0058

MD998767

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