Eclipse GS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2002)
CAUTION: Do not use a spanner or the similar tool to turn special tool MD998738. Otherwise, the auto-tensioner set pin may be broken. Turn
special tool MD998738 by hand only.
1. Remove the rubber plug from the rear of the timing belt cover assembly. Then screw in special tool MD998738 by hand until the tensioner arm
is touching the auto-tensioner pushrod.
2. After turning the crankshaft 1/4 of a revolution in the counterclockwise direction, turn it in the clockwise direction until the timing marks
are aligned.
CAUTION: When tightening the fixing bolt, make sure that the tension pulley does not turn with the bolt.
3. Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolt, and then use special tool MD998767 and a torque wrench to tighten the fixing bolt to the specified
torque while applying tension to the timing belt.
Timing belt tension torque: 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.)
Tightening torque: 48 ± 6 Nm (36 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove the set pin that has been inserted into the auto-tensioner, and then remove special tool MD998767.
5. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions clockwise so that the timing marks are aligned. After leaving it for 15 minutes, measure the amount of
protrusion of the auto-tensioner.
Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.18 inch)
6. If the amount of protrusion is outside the standard value, repeat steps (1) through (5).
7. Check again to be sure that the timing marks of each sprocket are aligned.
