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Timing Belt Installation

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CAUTION: After installing the timing belt, try to rotate the camshaft sprocket in the reverse direction. Recheck to be sure that the belt is fully tensioned and that each timing mark is in the proper position.
  1. With the timing belt tensioner pulley bolt loosened, use a screwdriver to pry the tensioner pulley as close to the engine mount as possible. Then temporarily tighten tensioner bolt.
  2. Align each of the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket timing marks.
  3. Install the timing belt in the following order, while marking sure that the tension side of the belt is not loose.
    Fig 1: Installing Timing Belt
    G01873430Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    1. Crankshaft sprocket
    2. Water pump sprocket
    3. Camshaft sprocket
    4. Tensioner pulley