>> D << Timing Belt TENSIONER Adjuster Installation

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Install according to the following procedures when the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod is fully extended.
CAUTION: If the compression is too fast, the procedure may damage the rod.
1. Slowly compress the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod using a press or vice, then align the set hole A of the rod with set hole B of the timing belt tensioner adjuster cylinder.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Hole A Of Rod With Hole B Of Timing Belt Tensioner Adjuster Cylinder
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. Insert a wire. into the aligned set hole.
  NOTE: When replacing the timing belt tensioner adjuster with new parts, the timing belt tensioner adjuster is set with a pin.
Fig 2: Inserting Wire
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Assemble the timing belt tensioner adjuster to the engine, then tighten the assembling bolt to the standard torque.
Do not remove the wire or pin until the tension of the valve timing belt is adjusted.
1. Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)