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

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 6 of 7)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Montero 4WD
Engine
V6-3.5L SOHC
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 6 of 7
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5. Use the special tool to turn the crankshaft 1/4 of a turn counterclockwise and then turn it again clockwise until the timing marks are aligned.

6. Loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley. Using the special tool and torque wrench, apply tensioning torque to the timing belt and, at the

same time, tighten the center bolt to specification.

Reference value: 4.4 Nm (3.3 ft. lbs.) (Timing belt tensioning torque) 

CAUTION:  When tightening the center bolt, make sure that the tensioner pulley is not rotated together.

7. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the auto tensioner
8. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise to align the timing marks.

9. Leave everything in this condition for five minutes or more, and then check that the protrusion of the auto tensioner push rod is within the

range of the standard value.

Standard value (A): 3.8 to 5.0 mm (0.150 to 0.196 inch) 

10. If the protrusion is out of specification, repeat steps (5) to (9)
11. Check again that timing marks on all sprockets are aligned properly.

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

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