<< A >> Timing Belt Auto-TENSIONER Removal

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CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.

Use special tool MD998716 to turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark and to set the No. 1 cylinder to compression top dead center.

Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise Using Special Tool MD998716
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Remove the upper mounting bolt of the timing belt auto-tensioner.

Fig 2: Aligning Timing Mark And To Set No. 1 Cylinder To Compression Top Dead Center
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CAUTION: The timing belt auto-tensioner rotates centering on the flange bolt due to the rod thrust, so please make sure your finger is not trapped.
Loosen the lower mounting bolt of the timing belt auto-tensioner slowly and slide the timing belt auto-tensioner slightly. Remove the rod from the tensioner arm.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Mounting Bolt Of Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the lower mounting bolt of the timing belt auto-tensioner.