REMOVAL AND INSTALLTION

Removal steps 1. Harness bracket 2. Timing gear case stiffener 3. Crank angle sensor 4. Cam angle sensor >>E<< 5. Timing gear case >>D<< 6. Front oil seal 7. Crankshaft sensing blade >>C<< 8. Timing chain tensioner >>C<< 9. Timing chain tensioner gasket 10. Guide plate upper 11. Guide plate lower >>B<< 12. Chain bracket >>B<< 13. Idler A washer 14. Oil jet >>A<< 15. Idler washer >>A<< 16. Timing chain 17. Tensioner lever tension side 18. Tensioner lever shaft 19. Tensioner lever loose side

1.Check that the match mark "1" on the idler gear and sprocket assembly is in alignment with that on the crankshaft gear.

2.Align the match mark on the idler gear and sprocket assembly with the mark link plate of the timing chain. caution The timing chain has the match mark provided at two places: one bright white link at on place and pair of bright white link plates at the other. 3.Place the timing chain around the camshaft sprockets while aligning the timing mark on the camshaft sprockets with the mark link plate on the timing chain. 4.After installing the timing chain attach the idler washer with the front mark "F" facing outward.

Then, install the idler A washer to the idler gear LH assembly with its front mark "F" facing outward.

1.Fit the gasket to the cylinder head assembly in the direction shown in the illustration.

2.Turn the cam of the tensioner to thrust the plunger in and lock the plunger with the hook. then, install the tensioner in that state. 3.Crank the engine in the clockwise direction. caution If the tensioner is installed without thrusting the plunger in, the timing chain may be damaged by excessive tension. The tensioner stretches the timing chain to optimum tension by means of the internal ratchet mechanism. If the engine is cranked counter clockwise (as viewed from the front) after the tensioner is installed, an excessive thrust is exerted to the plunger and the cam may be damaged as a result. Should the engine be cranked counter clockwise, remove the tensioner and re-install it in the sequence described above. note If the engine is cranked in the normal direction (clockwise) after the tensioner has been installed, the hook will be released automatically, the timing chain being adjusted to optimum tension by means of the internal ratchet mechanism.

Using special tool Crankshaft rear oil seal installer plate (MD998011), press-fit the oil seal into timing chain case.

1.Apply a 3.5 ± 1.0 mm wide bead of sealant to the entire circumference of the timing chain case. caution The timing chain case should be installed within 3 minutes of applying liquid gasket. Specified sealant: Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

2.Install the timing chain case. note The retaining bolts have different lengths. Be sure to use the correct bolt for each location.