Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
11. Use crankshaft pulley spacer tool No. MD998769, or equivalent, to turn the crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then turn it again
clockwise until the timing marks are aligned.
NOTE: When tightening the center bolt, be careful that the tensioner pulley does not turn with the bolt.
12. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley. Use tension pulley socket wrench MD998767, or equivalent, and a torque wrench to apply the
standard torque to the timing belt as shown in the illustration. Then tighten the center bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) while the belt tension torque is
held at 4.4 Nm (39 inch lbs.).
13. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the auto tensioner.
14. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise to align the timing marks.
15. Wait for at least five minutes, and then check that the auto tensioner pushrod extends within the standard value. The standard value (A) is 3.8 - 5.0
mm (0.15 - 0.20 inch inch).
16. If not, repeat the operation in steps 11 to 16.
17. Check again that the timing marks of each sprocket are aligned.
