REMOVAL AND INSTALLTION



Removal steps

>>C<<
 1.
 Front oil seal


2.
 Timing gear case stiffener

>>B<<
 3.
 Timing gear case


4.
 Idler washer


5.
 Cam sprocket

>>A<
 6.
 Timing chain


7.
 Bolt


8.
 Tension lever


9.
 Tension lever shaft


10.
 Eyebolt


11.
 Oil jet assembly


12.
 Guide chain

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION

1.Hold the cam sprocket using the special tool Cam sprocket holder kit (MH062381).
Component Parts of Special Tool Cam Sprocket Holder Kit (MH062381).

    A: Nut
    B: Washer
    C: Spacer
    D: Adjusting plate
    E: Nut
    G: Bolt

2.Check that the match mark “1” on the idler gear and sprocket assembly is in alignment with that on the crankshaft gear.
3.Align the match mark "o" on the idler gear and sprocket assembly with the mark link plate H of the timing chain.
note The timing chain has the match mark provided at two places: one bright white link place H at one place and a pair of bright white link plates J at the other.
4.Place the timing chain around the cam sprocket while aligning the timing mark "o" on the cam sprocket with the mark link plate J on the timing chain.
5.Attach the idler washer with the front mark "F" facing out ward.
6.With the stamped lines L on the adjusting plate D and nut E in alignment, set the cam sprocket in the normal operating position.Push the tension lever by hand to take up the slack of the timing chain.
7.Measure the clearance K of the timing chain stretched.If the reading deviates the specified standard limit, replace the timing chain.

>>B<< TIMING GEAR CASE INSTALLATION

1.Apply an even bead of sealant without break to the entire joint surface the timing gear case as shown.Bead diameter: 3.5 ± 1 mm.
2.Install the timing gear case within 15 minutes after the application of sealant.

    Specified sealant:
    Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
caution
  • The joint surface to be coated with sealant must be clean and free of slush and other foreign matters.
  • When installing, use care that the surroundings are not smeared with sealant.
  • After the timing gear case is installed, wait for at least one hour before starting the engine.
  • Remove and reinstall the timing gear case with a fresh bead of sealant whenever the bolts (holding the timing gear case) were loosened or removed after installation.

>>C<< FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

1.Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the lip A, and install the front oil seal to the timing gear case with the lip directed as shown.