Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
1. Set special tool MD998738 used when removing the valve timing belt.
CAUTION: Always screw in special tool MD998738 in with your hands, since use of a spanner or other tools may damage the wire or pin
inserted in the timing belt tensioner adjuster.
2. Gradually screw in special tool MD998738 to a position in which the wire or pin inserted in the timing belt tensioner adjuster lightly moves.
3. Turn the crankshaft 1/4 of a revolution in the counterclockwise direction.
4. Turn the crankshaft in the clockwise direction, align each timing mark to set number 1 cylinder to TDC of its compression stroke.
5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt.
CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolt, ensure that the timing belt tensioner pulley does not rotate with the bolt. Allowing it to rotate
with the bolt can cause deficient tension of the belt.
6. With special tool MD998767 and torque wrench, apply tension torque [3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.)] to the valve timing belt, and tighten the timing
belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 48 ± 5 Nm (36 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
