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Mitsubishi Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant LS
Engine
V6-3.0L SOHC
Year
1999
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 7
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Use special tools MB990767 and MD998715 to remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.

<B> TIMING BELT REMOVAL 

CAUTION:  Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. 

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 on the flat side of the belt an arrow 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. While holding the auto-tensioner with your hand, press the end of the pushrod against a metal surface (such as the cylinder block) with a force

of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lbs.) and measure how far the pushrod is pushed in.
Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.04 inch) 

A: Length when no force is applied
B: Length when force is applied
A - B: Amount pushed in

2. If it is not within the standard value range, replace the auto-tensioner.

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

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If there is a plug at the base of the auto-tensioner, insert a plain washer onto the end of the auto-tensioner to protect the plug. 

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