Galant L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC 16 Valve (1993)
(1) With a wooden block placed against the oil pan part of the engine, jack up the vehicle.
CAUTION: Jack up gently so as not to apply a load to the various parts.
(2) Remove the engine mount bracket.
11. REMOVAL OF AUTO TENSIONER
(1) Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks so as to bring the No.1 cylinder to compression top dead center position. At this time
the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket and the upper surface of the cylinder head should coincide, and the dowel pin of the camshaft
sprocket should be at the upper side.
CAUTION: The crankshaft must always be rotated clockwise.
(2) Remove the auto tensioner.
12. REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
Make a mark on the back of the timing belt indicating the direction of rotation so it may be reassembled in the same direction if it is to be reused.
CAUTION: Water or oil on the belt can shorten its life drastically, so the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must be free from oil and