Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 598

IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE OVERHAUL <3.8L ENGINE>

11D-9

IGNITION SYSTEM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1113001600145

Required Special Tools:

• MD998781: Flywheel Stopper

AK302894AB

2

25 ± 5 N·m
18 ± 4 ft-lb

1

4

5

6

22 ± 4 N·m
16 ± 3 ft-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
124 ± 9 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
97 ± 9 in-lb

3

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

2

25 ± 5 N·m
18 ± 4 ft-lb

1

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1. IGNITION COIL
2. SPARK PLUGS
3. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
4. O-RING

>>B<<

5. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

SUPPORT

<<A>> >>A<<

6. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSING 

CYLINDER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE OVERHAUL <3.8L ENGINE>

11D-10

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSING CYLINDER 
REMOVAL
1. Using special tool MD998781, hold the drive plate.
2. Loosen the camshaft position sensing cylinder bolt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSING CYLINDER 
INSTALLATION
1. Using special tool MD998781, hold the drive plate.
2. Tighten the camshaft position sensing cylinder bolt to the 

specified torque.

Tightening torque: 22 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3  ft-lb) 

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>>B<< CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SUPPORT 
INSTALLATION
Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) diameter bead of sealant Mitsubishi 
Genuine Part number MD970389 or equivalent to the camshaft 
position sensor support.

AKX01329

MD998781

AB

AKX01329

MD998781

AB

AK000008

TIMING BELT

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ENGINE OVERHAUL <3.8L ENGINE>

11D-11

TIMING BELT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1113001900618

Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: End Yoke Holder

• MD998715: Pins

• MD998767: Tensioner Pulley Wrench

• MD998769: Crankshaft Spacer

AK302895

24 ± 3 N·m
17 ± 2 ft-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
122 ± 9 in-lb

88 ± 10 N·m
65 ± 7 ft-lb

23 ± 3 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb

44 ± 10 N·m
33 ± 7 ft-lb

44 ± 5 N·m
33 ± 4 ft-lb

48 ± 6 N·m
35 ± 4 ft-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
95 ± 9 in-lb 
(M6 BOLT)

14 ± 1 N·m
122 ± 9  in-lb
(M8 BOLT)

8.5 ± 0.5 N·m
76 ± 4 in-lb

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

8

20

21

19

19

7

6

10

9

14

12

11

16

13

17

1

15

2

5

3

14 ± 1 N·m
122 ± 9  in-lb
(M10 BOLT)

4

18

AB

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TIMING BELT FRONT UPPER COVER, 
RIGHT

2.

TIMING BELT FRONT UPPER COVER, 
LEFT

3.

TIMING BELT FRONT LOWER COVER

>>E<<

4.

ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET, RIGHT

5.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

<<A>> >>D<<

6.

TIMING BELT

>>C<<

7.

AUTO-TENSIONER

8.

TENSIONER PULLEY

9.

TENSIONER ARM

10. SHAFT

11. IDLER PULLEY
12. TENSIONER BRACKET
13. ADJUSTING BOLT
14. ADJUSTING STUD

>>B<<

15. CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

>>B<<

16. CRANKSHAFT SPACER

>>B<<

17. CRANKSHAFT SENSING BLADE
18. KEY

<<B>> >>A<<

19. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
20. BRACKET
21. TIMING BELT REAR COVER

REMOVAL STEPS

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TIMING BELT

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ENGINE OVERHAUL <3.8L ENGINE>

11D-12

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TIMING BELT REMOVAL

CAUTION

Water or oil on the belt shortens its life drastically, so the 
removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must be kept 
free from oil and water. These parts should not be washed 
or immersed in solvent. Replace parts if contaminated. If 
there is oil or water on any part, check the front case oil 
seal, camshaft oil seal, and water pump for leaks.
1. Mark the belt running direction for reinstallation.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt, and then remove the timing 

belt.

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<<B>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. While holding the camshaft sprocket with special tools 

MB990767 and MD998715, loosen the camshaft sprocket 
bolt.

2. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION
1. Fit the camshaft sprocket to the front end of the camshaft.
2. While holding the camshaft sprocket with special tools 

MB990767 and MD998715, tighten the camshaft sprocket 
bolt.

Tightening torque: 88 

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

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AK302434

AK302435AB

MB990767

MD998715

AK302436AB

MB990767

MD998715