Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution IX 2005, Workshop Manual Supplement

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ENGINE – TIMING BELT, TIMING BELT B, ENGINE ASSY
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5. Using the special wrench for the tensioner pulley socket
(MD998767) or a torque wrench, apply tension torque (3.5 N·m)
to the timing belt in the direction shown in the diagram, and
tighten the mounting bolt for the tensioner pulley to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 48 ± 5 N·m
Caution
When tightening the installed bolt, take care that the
tensioner pulley does not turn around with it. If the pulley
does turn around with the bolt, the tension of the belt will
become too strong.
6. Remove the wire or pin which had been inserted when the auto-
tensioner was fitted.
7. Remove by hand the special adjusting bolt (MD998738) which
had been fitted in step 1.
8. Turn the crankshaft two complete turns in a clockwise direction,
and leave it for about 15 minutes.
9. Reinsert the wire or pin which had been removed in step 6, and
check that it can be easily pulled out again.
If the wire or pin can be easily pulled out the tension of the
timing belt is just right, so the wire or pin should be removed
completely. At this point check that the auto-tensioner rod is not
projecting more than the amount specified.
Specified projection (A): 3.8 ~ 4.5 mm
10. If the wire or pin cannot be easily pulled out, repeat steps 1 to 8
until the tension of the timing belt is just right.
11. Recheck that the timing marks on all of the sprockets are in line.
Caution
If the crankshaft bolt is turned in an anti-clockwise
direction, the tightening torque of the crankshaft bolt must
be checked, and if it is loose, it must be retightened.
ENGINE ASSY
Removal and fitting
Jobs to be completed before removal and after fitting
• Measures to prevent fuel leaking. <Only before removal>
• Check for fuel dripping. <Only after fitting>
• Removal and refitting of the bonnet.
• Removal and refitting of the strut tower bar.
• Removal and refitting of the valence. (Ref Section 51: Front bumper)
• Checking the tension of the drive belt. <Only after fitting>
• Adjustment of the axle letter cable. <Only after fitting>
• Draining and replacing the engine oil.
• Draining and replacing the coolant.
• Removal and refitting of the air cleaner.
• Removal and refitting of air pipe C.
• Removal and refitting of the battery and the battery tray.
• Removal and refitting of the centre cover. (Ref P11-5)
• Removal and refitting of the axle letter cable.
• Removal and refitting of the radiator.
• Removal and refitting of the front exhaust pipe.