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Mitsubishi Montero 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Montero 4WD
Engine
V6-3.5L SOHC
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 7
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<B> Crankshaft Pulley Removal. 

Using special tools, remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.

CAUTION:  Use only the specified special tools, or a damaged pulley damper could result.

<C> Timing Belt Removal. 

1. Align the timing marks.
2. Loosen the center bolt on the tension pulley to remove the timing belt.

CAUTION:  Make a mark on the back of the timing belt, indicating the direction of rotation, so it may be reassembled in the same direction, if
it is to be reused.

INSTALLATION

Installation in reverse order as removal.

Installation Service Points 

>A< Auto Tensioner Installation. 

1. If the auto tensioner rod is in its fully extended position, reset it as follows.

1) Keep the auto tensioner level and, in that position, clamp it in the vise with soft jaws.
2) Push in the rod little by little with the vise until the set hole A in the rod is aligned with that B in the cylinder

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Mitsubishi Montero 3.5L

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