Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
12. Check again that the timing marks on sprockets are aligned.
INSPECTION
TIMING BELT TENSIONER ADJUSTER CHECK
1. Check for oil leak from seal, and replace it if leak is detected.
2. Check for wear or damage at the top of the rod. Replace it, if required.
3. Hold the timing belt tensioner adjuster by hand, and press top end of the rod onto the metal (e.g. cylinder block) under a pressure of 98 - 196 N
(22 - 44 pounds) to measure the movement of the rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.039 inch)
A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
B: Length when it is pressed
A - B: Movement
4. If the measured value is out of the standard value, replace the timing belt tensioner adjuster.
BALANCER TIMING BELT TENSION CHECK
Check the balancer timing belt tension in the following procedures.
1. Apply a pressure of approximately 100 N (22 pounds) at the center (arrow area) between the sprocket as shown in the figure, then inspect
whether the flexure is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 inch)
2. If not within the standard value, adjust the belt tension.
