On-Vehicle Service - Evolution: Adjustments Mitsubishi Lancer IX

>> B << BALANCER TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

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1. With your fingers, lift the balancer timing belt tensioner in the direction of the arrow. Apply pressure of [3.0 +/- 0.4 N.m (26 +/- 4 in-lb)] to the balancer timing belt. Tighten the assembling bolt to the standard torque. Then, fix the balancer timing belt tensioner. Tightening torque: 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 2 ft-lb)
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise two turns to set number 1 cylinder to TDC of its compression stroke and check that the sprocket timing marks are aligned.
3. Apply a pressure of approximately 100N (22 pounds) at the center (arrow area) between the sprocket as shown, then inspect whether the belt deflection is within the standard value. Standard Value: At adjustment: 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 inch) At replacement: 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 inch)
4. If not within the standard value, adjust the belt tension again.

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1. Clean or degrease the crankshaft, the crankshaft angle sensing blade, the crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket and crankshaft pulley washer as shown. NOTE: Also clean the degreased surfaces.
2. Install the crankshaft angle sensing blade and crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket in the direction shown.
3. Place the larger chamfer side of the crank shaft pulley washer in the direction shown and then assemble on the crankshaft pulley center bolt.
4. Apply some engine oil to the crankshaft pulley center bolt bearing surface and screw.
5. Hold the crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket with special tools MB991367 and MB991385 in the same manner as removal.
6. Tighten the crankshaft pulley center bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 167 N.m (123 ft-lb)

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1. Install according to the following procedures when the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod is fully extended. CAUTION: If the compression is too fast, the procedure may damage the rod. Slowly compress the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod using a press or vice, then align the set hole A of the rod with set hole B of the timing belt tensioner adjuster cylinder. Insert a wire into the aligned set hole. NOTE: When replacing the timing belt tensioner adjuster with new parts, the timing belt tensioner adjuster is set with a pin.
2. Assemble the timing belt tensioner adjuster to the engine, then tighten the assembling bolt to the standard torque. Do not remove the wire or pin until the tension of the valve timing belt is adjusted. Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)