1995 Mitsubishi Montero LS Timing Belt Installation

The timing belt instructions for MITSUBISHI' '3.5L V6 - DOHC. Ensure timing marks are aligned. Mark timing belt direction of rotation. Removal:
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine coolant. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank, fan shroud and radiator.
2. Remove generator with wires attached, and secure out of way. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove engine lower splash shields.
3. Remove accessory drive belts. Remove cooling fan clutch assembly. See Fig. 1 . Remove cooling fan pulley. Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached, and secure out of way. Remove A/C compressor
4. Remove power steering pump mount cover. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached, and secure out of way. Remove accessory mount. See Fig. 1 .
5. Remove timing belt upper cover. See Fig. 2 . Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector. Using Holder (MB990767) and Bolts (MB998754) or equivalent, hold crankshaft stationary while remove crankshaft pulley center bolt.
6. If reusing timing belt, place arrow on belt to indicate running direction. Rotate crankshaft to align all timing marks. See Fig. 3 . Loosen timing belt tensioner center bolt. Remove timing belt and timing belt automatic tensioner.
Inspection
NOTE: Revised auto-tensioner procedure is from Mitsubishi technical service bulletin 96-11-006; June, 1996.
1. Inspect timing belt for wear on edges of drive teeth. Inspect belt for signs of oil contamination, cracks, separation, worn or missing teeth, or hardened black surface. Replace belt if worn, damaged or contaminated. Inspect belt tensioner pulley for smooth rotation.
2. Check timing belt automatic tensioner for leaks. Hold timing belt auto-tensioner upright. Measure rod protrusion above edge of housing. Length should be .461-.484" (11.7-12.3 mm). Apply 40-44 lbs. (18-20 kg) of force to end of rod. If automatic tensioner rod moves more than 0.39" (1 mm), replace the automatic tensioner.

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