Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, align the timing marks on the camshaft sprocket to set number 1 cylinder to TDC of its compression stroke.
2. Remove the timing belt under cover rubber plug and then set special tool MD998738.
3. Screw in special tool MD998738 until it contacts the timing belt tensioner arm.
4. Secure the camshaft sprocket and valve timing belt with wiring bands and so on to prevent slippage between the camshaft sprocket and valve
timing belt.
5. Hold the camshaft sprocket with special tools MB990767 and MD998719.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft after camshaft sprocket removal.
6. Remove the camshaft sprocket with the valve timing belt and place it on the timing belt lower cover.