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Mitsubishi Eclipse V6-3.8L (6G75) (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Locations (page 6 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Eclipse
Engine
V6-3.8L (6G75)
Year
2006
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceLocations · page 6 of 7
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Standard value

if the tension or deflection is outside the standard value, adjust by the following procedure.

1. Loosen the tensioner pulley lock nut.
2. Adjust the belt tension to the standard value by turning the adjusting bolt. The tension will increase when turning the adjusting bolt clockwise, and

decrease when turning counterclockwise.

3. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 49 ± 9 Nm (36 ± 7 ft. lbs.)

4. Tighten the adjusting bolt.

Tightening torque: 5.0 ± 1.0 Nm (44 ± 9 inch lbs.)

CAUTION:  Check after turning the crankshaft one or more rotations clockwise.

5. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust if necessary.

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