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

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 5 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Montero 4WD
Engine
V6-3.5L SOHC
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 7
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CAUTION: 
1. The auto tensioner must be placed at a right angle to the pressing surface of press or vise.
2. Push in the rod slowly to prevent the push rod from being damaged.

3) Insert a wire [1.4 mm (0.055 inch) in diameter] into the set holes.

NOTE:  The wire should be as stiff as possible (such as piano wire, etc.), and should be bent into the shape of an "L".

4) Unclamp the auto tensioner from the vise.

2. Install the auto tensioner.

CAUTION:  Leave the wire installed in the auto tensioner.

>B< Timing Belt Installation. 

1. Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprocket.
2. Install the timing belt by the following procedure so that there is no defection in the timing belt between each sprocket and pulley.

1) Crankshaft sprocket 
2) Idler pulley
3) Camshaft sprocket (left side) 
4) Water pump pulley
5) Camshaft sprocket (right side) 
6) Tension pulley

CAUTION:  The camshaft sprocket (right side) can turn easily due to the spring force applied, so be careful no" to get your fingers caught.

3. Turn the camshaft sprocket (right side) counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched, and then check again that

all timing marks are aligned.

4. Use the special tool to push the tension pulley into the timing belt, and then temporarily tighten the center bolt.

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