Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 109
TIMING BELT
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
11A-41
7. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the
auto-tensioner.
8. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise to align the timing
marks.
9. Wait for at least five minutes, and then check that the
auto-tensioner pushrod extends within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 4.8
− 5.5 mm (0.19 − 0.22 inch)
10.If no, repeat the operation in steps (5) to (9) above.
11.Check again that the timing marks of each sprocket are
aligned.
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>>B<< AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. While holding the auto-tensioner by hand, press the end of
the pushrod against a metal surface (such as the cylinder
block) with a force of 98
− 196 N (72 − 145 pound) and
measure how far the pushrod is pushed in.
Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.04 inch)
A: Length when no force is applied
B: Length when force is applied
A
− B: Amount pushed in
CAUTION
• Place the auto-tensioner perpendicular to the jaws of
the vice.
• If there is a plug at the base of the auto-tensioner, insert
a plain washer onto the end of the auto-tensioner to
protect the plug.
2. If it is not within the standard value, replace the
auto-tensioner.
3. Place two dolly blocks in a vice as shown in the illustration,
and then place the auto-tensioner in the vice.
ACX00339 AB
SETTING PIN
ACX00339
A
AB
ACX00306AB
A
B
AUTO-TENSIONER
AMOUNT
PUSHED IN
PUSHROD
ACX00333
PLUG
PLAIN
WASHER
DOLLY BLOCKS
AB