3000GT VR-4 AWD V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC MFI Twin Turbo (1998)
>A< Auto Tensioner Installation.
(1) If the auto tensioner rod is in its fully extended position, reset it as follows.
1) Keep the auto tensioner level and, in that position, clamp it in the vise with soft jaws.
2) Push in the rod little by little with the vise until the set hole (A) in the rod is aligned with that (B) in the cylinder.
CAUTION: Push in the rod slowly to prevent the push rod from being damaged.
3) Insert a wire 1.4 mm (0.055 inch) in diameter into the set holes.
4) Unclamp the auto tensioner from the vise.
(2) Install the auto tensioner.
CAUTION: Leave the wire installed in the auto tensioner.
>B< Timing Belt Installation.
(1) Align the timing marks on the respective sprockets. In case of the camshaft sprockets in the front bank, proceed as follows:
1) Install the crankshaft pulley. Shift the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket by three teeth to lower the piston in No. 1 cylinder slightly
from the top dead center on compression stroke.
CAUTION: Turning the camshaft sprocket with the piston in No. 1 cylinder located at TDC on compression stroke may cause the valves
to interfere with the piston.
2) Make sure that the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets for intake and exhaust valves are not within the range A in the illustration at
left. If the timing mark is within range A, turn the camshaft sprocket to move the timing mark to the area closest to the range A.
