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

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Eclipse
Engine
V6-3.8L (6G75)
Year
2006
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 7
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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 an arrow on the flat side of the belt, indicating the clockwise direction.
3. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley, then remove the timing belt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. If the auto-tensioner rod remains fully extended, set according to the following procedure.

CAUTION:  Place the auto-tensioner perpendicular to the jaws of the vice.

1. Place two dolly blocks in a vice as shown in the illustration, and then place the auto-tensioner in the vice.

CAUTION:  Never compress the pushrod too fast, or it may be damaged.

2. Slowly compress the pushrod of the auto-tensioner until pin hole A in the pushrod is aligned with pin hole B in the cylinder.
3. Insert the setting pin into the pin holes once they are aligned.

NOTE:  If replacing the auto-tensioner, the pin will already be inserted into the pin holes of the new part.

CAUTION:  Do not remove the setting pin from the auto-tensioner.

4. Install the auto-tensioner to the engine.

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