F: Timing Chain TENSIONER Removal

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Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the sprocket timing marks as shown in the figure and set the cylinder No. 1 to the top dead center of compression stroke.
NOTE: At this time, it is not necessary that the link plate (blue) of the timing chain always aligns with each sprocket timing mark.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the crankshaft pulley installed temporarily.
Using a flat-tipped precision screwdriver, release the ratchet of timing chain tensioner.

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner And Ratchet Release Hole

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Compress the plunger of timing chain tensioner and insert hard wire (such as piano wire) or the L-shaped hexagon wrench (1.5 mm[0.05 inch]) to fix the plunger of the timing chain tensioner.
Remove the timing chain tensioner.