Montero Sport ES 4WD V6-3.0L SOHC (2002)
<<A>> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY / A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Do not disconnect the hoses to remove the pump and compressor.
2. Support the removed pump and compressor with a wire, etc. so that they will not get in the way while working.
<<B>> CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL
Use special tools MD998715 and MB990767 to remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.
<<C>> TIMING BELT REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark and to set the number 1 cylinder to compression top dead center.
2. If the timing belt is to be reused, chalk mark the flat side of the belt with an arrow indicating the clockwise direction.
3. Loosen the center bolt of the tension pulley, and then remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. While holding the auto-tensioner by hand, press the end of the pushrod against a metal surface (such as the cylinder block) with a force of 98 -
196 Nm (72 - 145 ft. lbs.) and measure how far the pushrod is pushed in.
Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.04 inch)
A: Length when no force is applied
B: Length when force is applied
A - B: Amount pushed in
