Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 29

TIMING BELT

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4. When the holes are aligned, insert the set pin.

NOTE: When replacing the auto-tensioner with a new part,
the pin will be in the auto-tensioner.

5. Install the auto-tensioner to the engine.

>>B<< TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Align the timing marks on the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft

sprocket and oil pump sprocket.

2. After aligning the timing mark on the oil pump sprocket,

remove the cylinder block plug and insert a Phillips) head 8
mm (0.3 inch) screwdriver. Check to be sure that the
screwdriver goes in 60 mm (2.4 inches) or more. If the
screwdriver will only go in 20

−

25 mm (0.8

−

1.0 inch)

before striking the counterbalance shaft, turn the sprocket
once, realign the timing marks and check that the
screwdriver goes in 60 mm (2.4 inches) or more.
The screwdriver should not be taken out until the timing belt
is installed.

CAUTION

If the timing belt is re-used, install so that the arrow
marked on it at time of removal is pointing in the clockwise
direction.
3. Install the belt to the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump sprocket

and camshaft sprocket in that order, so that there is no
slackness in the belt tension.

4. Set the tension pulley so that the pin holes are at the bottom,

press the tension pulley lightly against the timing belt, and
then provisionally tighten the fixing bolt.

5. Adjust the timing belt tension.

AC000149

SET PIN

AB

AC001788

TIMING MARK

TIMING MARK

TIMING MARK

TIMING MARK

TIMING MARK
(TOP OF
CYKINDER
HEAD)

CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET

OIL PUMP
SPROCKET

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

AB

AC000151AB

PLUG

60 mm
(2.4 in)
OR MORE

8 mm
(0.3 in)

SCREW-
DRIVER

CYLINDER
BLOCK

COUNTER
BALANCE
SHAFT

AC000150

FIXING
BOLT

PIN
HOLES

BELT TENSION
SIDE

BELT TENSION SIDE

AB

TIMING BELT

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>>C<< TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION

Do not use a spanner or the similar tool to turn special tool
MD998738. Otherwise, the auto-tensioner set pin may be
broken. Turn special tool MD998738 by hand only.
1. Remove the rubber plug from the rear of the timing belt

cover assembly. Then screw in special tool MD998738 by
hand until the tensioner arm is touching the auto-tensioner
pushrod.

2. After turning the crankshaft 1/4 of a revolution in the

counterclockwise direction, turn it in the clockwise direction
until the timing marks are aligned.

CAUTION

When tightening the fixing bolt, make sure that the tension
pulley does not turn with the bolt.

3. Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolt, and then use special

tool MD998767 and a torque wrench to tighten the fixing bolt
to the specified torque while applying tension to the timing
belt.

Timing belt tension torque: 3.5 N

⋅

m (31 in-lb)

Tightening torque:48

±

6 N

⋅

m (36

±

4 ft-lb)

4. Remove the set pin that has been inserted into the auto-

tensioner, and then remove special tool MD998767.

5. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions clockwise so that the

timing marks are aligned. After leaving it for 15 minutes,
measure the amount of protrusion of the auto-tensioner.

Standard value (A): 3.8

−

4.5 mm (0.15

−

0.18 inch)

6. If the amount of protrusion is outside the standard value,

repeat steps (1) through (5).

7. Check again to be sure that the timing marks of each

sprocket are aligned.

AC000152

MD998738

TENSIONER
ARM

PUSHROD

AB

AUTO-TENSIONER

AC000153

48 ± 6 N·m(36 ± 4 ft-lb)

TENSION
DIRECTION

AB

MD998767

AC000154

A

AUTO-
TENSIONER

AB

TIMING BELT B

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TIM IN G B ELT B

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112004600066

Required Special Tool:

•

MB991367: Special Spanner

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to hold special tool

MB991367.

2. Loosen the crankshaft sprocket mounting bolt, and remove

the sprocket.

AC000155

19 ± 3 N·m
14 ± 2 ft-lb

118 ± 9 N·m
87 ± 7 ft-lb

1

4

5

2

3

(ENGINE OIL)

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TIMING BELT (REFER TO

P.11A-31

.)

>>C<<

•

TIMING BELT B TENSION
ADJUSTMENT

<<A>>

>>B<<

2.

CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

>>B<<

3.

CRANKSHAFT SENSING
BLADE

4.

TIMING BELT B TENSIONER

<<B>>

>>A<<

5.

TIMING BELT B

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC000135AB

CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY
MOUNTING
BOLT

MB991367

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

TIMING BELT B

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<<B>> TIMING BELT B REMOVAL

CAUTION

If the belt is to be re-used, mark an arrow on the belt with
chalk indicating the clockwise direction of rotation.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TIMING BELT B INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that crankshaft sprocket B timing marks and the

counterbalance shaft sprocket timing marks are aligned.

2. Fit timing belt B over crankshaft sprocket B and the

counterbalance shaft sprocket. Ensure that there is no slack
in the belt.

>>B<< CRANKSHAFT SENSING BLADE/CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET INSTALLATION
1. To prevent the crankshaft bolt from loosening, degrease or

clean the seating surfaces of the crankshaft, crankshaft
sprocket B, crankshaft sensing blade and crankshaft at the
shown positions.

2. Install the crankshaft sensing blade so that they face as

shown in the illustration.

3. Apply the minimum amount of engine oil to the seat surface

and thread of the crankshaft bolt.

4. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to secure special

tool MB991367.

5. Tighten the crankshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 118

±

9 N

⋅

m (87

±

7 ft-lb)

AC000156

AB

AC000157AB

CONTERBALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET

BELT TENSION SIDE

TIMING
MARKS

TIMING
MARKS

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET B

AC004794

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET B

CRANKSHAFT

CRANKSHAFT
SENSING BLADE

SHADED PART: DEGREAS

× PART:
CLEANING

AB

AC000135AB

CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY
MOUNTING
BOLT

MB991367

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET