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  1. Set special tool MD998738 when removing the valve timing belt.
    CAUTION: Always screw in special tool MD998738 by hand, since use of a spanner or other tools may damage the wire or pin inserted in the timing belt tensioner adjuster.
  2. Gradually screw in special tool MD998738 until the wire or pin inserted in the timing belt tensioner adjuster lightly moves.
  3. Turn the crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  4. Turn the crankshaft in the clockwise direction until you align each timing mark to set No. 1 cylinder to TDC of its compression stroke.
  5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt.
    CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts, ensure that the timing belt tensioner pulley does not rotate with the bolts. Allowing it to rotate with the bolts can cause deficient tension of the belt.
  6. With special tool MD998767 and torque wrench, apply tension torque [3.5 N.m (31 in-lb)], and tighten the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt to the specified torque.
    1. Tightening torque: 48 +/- 5 N.m (36 +/- 3 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Tightening Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Mounting Bolt To Specified Torque
    G01867824Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Remove wire or pin inserted to timing belt tensioner.
  8. Remove the adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738), and install the rubber plug to the timing belt under cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Rubber Plug To Timing Belt Under Cover
    G01867823Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns, and leave it for about 15 minutes.
  10. Insert wire or pin removed in Step 7 again, and ensure that it can be pulled out easily. When wire or pin can be easily removed, appropriate tension is applied on timing belt. In this case, remove wire or pin. If the projection of timing belt tensioner adjuster rod is within the standard value, appropriate tension is applied.
    1. Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.17 inch) 
    Fig 3: Inserting Wire Or Pin
    G01867825Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  11. If wire or pin cannot be easily pulled out, repeat Step 1 through Step 9 to reach proper valve timing belt tension.
    Fig 4: Identifying Standard Valve Timing Belt Tension Adjuster Value
    G01867826Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Always check the tightening torque of the crank shaft pulley center bolt when turning the crack shaft pulley center bolt counterclockwise. Re-tighten if it is loose.
  12. Check again that the timing marks on sprockets are aligned.
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