MX-6 V6-2496cc 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Installation Note
Timing belt auto tensioner:
1. Slowly press in the tensioner rod by using a press or a vise.
Caution: Do not press the tensioner rod to more than 9,807 N {1,000 kgf, 2,200 lbf}. It will damage the tensioner.
2. Insert a pin into the second hole in the body as shown to hold the tensioner rod.
Pin diameter: 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
3. Set the tensioner in place and snugly tighten the tensioner upper bolt.
Note: This must be done to reduce the timing belt resistance when the idler pulley is installed.
Timing belt:
1. Turn the camshaft pulleys clockwise and align the timing marks of the camshaft pulleys with those of the cylinder heads.
