Mitsubishi 6G7 11A-6-3, Auto-Tensioner, Standard value “L” 12 mm, Standard value “L” 1 mm or less

6G7 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt 11A-6-3

Rubber exposed

Tooth missing and canvas fiber exposed

8EN0068

“L”

6AE0046

98 - 196 N

Stroke

6EN1033

MD998715

MB990767

7EN0005

7EN0225

E Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Dec. 1996

(7)Badly worn teeth. Initial stage:

Canvas is worn (fluffy canvas fibres are visible, rubber is gone and colour has changed to white. Canvas texture is not clear).

Last stage:

Canvas is worn out and rubber exposed and its width is reduced.

(8)Missing tooth.

AUTO-TENSIONER

(1)Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the auto-tensioner.

(2)Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the auto-tensioner if necessary.

(3)Measure the rod projection length “L”. If the reading is outside the standard value, replace the auto-tensioner.

Standard value “L”: 12 mm

(4)Press the rod by a force of 98 to 196 N and measure the rod stroke. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the tensioner.

Standard value “L”: 1 mm or less

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

"AA CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT

(1)Using the Special Tool, hold the camshaft sprocket.

(2)Torque the camshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.

"BA AUTO-TENSIONER

(1)If the auto-tensioner rod is fully extended, set it in the retracted position by the following procedure.

1Set the auto-tensioner in a vice, making sure it is not tilted.

PWEE9615