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Mitsubishi Galant ES V6-3.0L SOHC (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 6 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant ES
Engine
V6-3.0L SOHC
Year
2000
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 7
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3) Camshaft sprocket (Left bank) 
4) Water pump pulley
5) Camshaft sprocket (Right bank) 
6) Tensioner pulley

3. Turn the camshaft sprocket counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched. Check all the timing marks again.

4. Use special tool MD998767 to push the tensioner pulley into the timing belt, then temporarily tighten the center bolt.

5. Use special tool MD998769 to turn the crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise, 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 tension torque to the timing belt

as shown in the illustration. Then tighten the center bolt to the specified torque.
Timing belt tension torque: 4.4 Nm (39 inch lbs.) 
Tightening torque: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) 

7. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the auto-tensioner.
8. Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice to align the timing marks.

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Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Mitsubishi Galant 3.0L

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