Removal (1.8L & 2.0L SOHC)
- Remove valve cover and semi-circular packing from rear of cylinder head. Remove upper front timing belt cover.
- Rotate crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine) until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke and timing mark on camshaft sprocket aligns with timing mark on upper cover (1.8L) or cylinder head (2.0L SOHC). See Figure or Figure.
- Mark timing belt in alignment with timing mark on camshaft sprocket. Wire belt to sprocket. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt. Slide camshaft sprocket and belt off camshaft.
NOTE:
Check lash adjuster free play before rocker arm removal. See INSPECTION procedure.
- Install Lash Adjuster Retainer (MD998443) on rocker arm to prevent adjuster from falling out of rocker arm. See Fig 1. Loosen rocker shaft mounting bolts uniformly, and remove rocker shaft assembly. Remove camshaft and oil seal. If removing lash adjusters from rocker arms, mark for installation reference.
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.