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Check Condition

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  1. Remove the radiator condenser tank mounting bolts.
  2. Move the radiator condenser tank to a place where it will not be a hindrance when checking the drive belt tension.
    CAUTION: Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft clockwise one turn or more.
    Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Tension
    G08286836Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Make sure that the indicator mark on the auto-tensioner is within the area marked with A in the illustration.
  4. If the mark is out of the area, replace the drive belt. (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.0L ENGINE NON-TURBO >, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < 2.4L ENGINE >).
    NOTE: The drive belt tension check is not necessary as the auto-tensioner is adopted.
    Fig 2: Identifying Indicator Mark On Auto-Tensioner
    G09618801Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Tighten the radiator condenser tank mounting bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) 

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