Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
3. Turn the camshaft sprocket counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched. Check all timing marks again.
4. Use special tool MD998767 to push the tensioner pulley into the timing belt, and then temporarily tighten the center bolt.
5. Use special tool MD998769 to turn the crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then turn it again clockwise until the timing marks are
aligned.
CAUTION: When tightening the center bolt, be careful that the tensioner pulley does not turn with the bolt.
6. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley. Use special tool MD998767 and a torque wrench to apply the standard torque to the timing belt
as shown in the illustration. Then tighten the center bolt to the specified torque.
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Standard value: 4.4 Nm (39 inch lbs.) <Timing belt tension torque>
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Tightening torque: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
