Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
3. 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 the pushrod may be damaged.
4. Slowly compress the pushrod of the auto-tensioner until pin hole A in the pushrod is aligned with pin hole B in the cylinder.
5. 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.
6. Install the auto-tensioner to the engine.
>B< TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Align the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets with those on the rocker cover and the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with that on
the engine block as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION: The camshaft sprocket (right bank) can turn easily due to the spring force applied, so be careful not to get your fingers caught.
2. Install the timing belt by the following procedure so that there is no deflection in the timing belt between each sprocket and pulley.
1) Crankshaft sprocket
2) Idler pulley