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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2017MIRAGE G4 ES, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE OVERHAULTIMING CHAINREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS>>D<< TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES, Automatic CVT Trans

&gt;&gt;D&lt;&lt; Timing Chain TENSIONER Installation

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES, Automatic CVT TransSECTION >>D<< Timing Chain TENSIONER Installation
  1. Check the projection (A) of the timing chain tensioner plunger.
  2. If the plunger projection does not satisfy the standard value [approximately 4 mm (0.2 inch)], observe the following procedure to adjust it.
    1. Pull the pin or the similar tool out of the tensioner.
      Fig 1: Checking Projection (A) Of Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger Measurement
      G09628256Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Rotate the tensioner cam in the arrow direction to push the plunger slowly.
    3. Insert the pin or the similar tool again when the plunger projection reaches approximately 4 mm (0.2 inch).
    4. Check that the projection of the locked plunger is approximately 4 mm (0.2 inch).
      Fig 2: Rotating Tensioner Cam In Arrow Direction
      G11479541Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Install the timing chain tensioner with the pin or the similar tool to the cylinder block, and tighten the timing chain tensioner mounting bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb) 

  4. After installing the timing chain tensioner, confirm that the timing marks of each sprocket are aligned with the TDC of No. 1 cylinder, and the colored link plate (blue) or colored link plate (orange) of the timing chain is aligned with the specified position of each sprocket. Then pull out the pin or a similar tool of the timing chain tensioner, and apply tension to the timing chain.
  5. Remove special tool crankshaft adapter (MB992000).
    Fig 3: Inserting Pin Into Timing Chain Tensioner
    G09628343Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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