Mitsubishi Motors 6A1 - Manual (Page 26)

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt
11A-4-8
(2) Cracks on rubber back.
(3) Cracks or peeling of canvas.
(4) Cracks on tooth bottom.
(5) Cracks or belt sides.
(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if
they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
(8) Missing tooth.
AUTO-TENSIONER
(1) Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the
auto-tensioner.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the
auto-tensioner if necessary.
(3) Measure the rod projection length “L”. If the reading is
outside the standard value, replace the auto tensioner.
Standard value “L”: 12 mm
(4) Press the rod by a force of 98 to 196 N and measure
the rod stroke. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the tensioner.
Standard value: 1 mm or less
PWEE9622
E
Feb. 1997 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
1EN0249
Cracks
Cracks
Cracks
Peeling
8EN0067
Rounded edge
Abnormal wear
(Fluffy strand)
8EN0068
Rubber exposed
Tooth missing
and canvas
fiber exposed
6AE0046
“L”
6EN1033
98 - 196 N
Stroke