Outlander 2WD V6-3.0L (6B31) (2007)
CAUTION: The camshaft sprocket (right bank) can turn easily due to the spring force applied, so be careful not to get your fingers caught.
6. Install the timing belt by the following procedure so that there is no deflection in the timing belt between each sprocket and pulley.
(1) Crankshaft sprocket
(2) Water pump pulley
(3) Camshaft sprocket (Left bank)
(4) Idler pulley
(5) Camshaft sprocket (Right bank)
(6) Tensioner pulley
7. Turn the camshaft sprocket (Right bank) counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched. Check all the timing marks
again.
8. Use special tool MD998716 to turn the crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise, then turn it again clockwise until the timing marks are aligned.
9. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the auto tensioner.
10. Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice to align the timing marks.
11. Wait for at least five minutes, then check that the auto tensioner pushrod extends within the standard value range.