<< D >> Timing Chain TENSIONER Removal

Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the sprocket timing marks as shown in the figure and set the number 1 cylinder to the top dead center of compression stroke.
NOTE: At this time, it is not necessary that the link plate (orange or blue) of the timing chain always aligns with each sprocket timing mark.
Remove the crankshaft pulley installed temporarily.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks And Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Using a flat-tipped precision screwdriver, release the ratchet of timing chain tensioner.
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.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.