Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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ENGINE <SOHC> Timina Belt
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(3) Turn the crankshaft clockwise by two teeth of the
camshaft sprocket.
Caution
As the purpose of this procedure is to apply the
proper amount of tension on the timing belt, be sure
not to rotate the crankshaft counter-clockwise or
place pressure on the belt to check the amount of
tension.
Tensioner
spacer
(4) Apply force on tensioner toward turning direction, (in
the direction of the arrow) such that no portion of the
belt raises out in portion A, place the belt on the
camshaft sprocket such that the belt sprocket teeth
are fully engaged.
(5) Tighten the tensioner installation bolt and tensioner
spacer in that order.
Caution
If the tensioner spacer is tightened first, the ten-
sioner will rotate with it and belt tension be thrown
out of adjustment. Always tighten the bolt first.
TSB Revision
(6) Check to see that the clearance between the outside
of the belt and the cover are within the standard value
by grasping the tension side (between the camshaft
sprocket and oil pump sprocket) of the centre part of
the timing belt between the thumb and index finger.
Standard value: 14 mm in.)
6 20
6 20
6 25
11. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT FRONT LOWER
TIMING BELT FRONT UPPER COVER
Note that the timing belt lower and upper cover attaching
bolts differ in size from one place to another.
Bolt diameter length
mm (in.)
20