Mitsubishi — REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

A Mitsubishi service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. 1. Mark the belt running direction for reinstallation.
2. NOTE:
3. (1) Water or oil on the belt shortens its life
4. drastically, so the removed timing belt, sprocket,
5. and tensioner must be washed or immersed in
6. solvent. Replace parts if contaminated.
7. (2) If there is oil or water on any part, check the
8. front case oil seals, camshaft oil seal, and water
9. pump for leaks.
10. 3. If available use special tool Set screw (800425)
11. to release tension on the timing belt. Rotate Set
12. screw until it makes contact with the tensioner arm.
13. Continue to rotate Set screw slowly until tension
14. on the timing belt has been released.
15. 4. At this time you can insert a metal wire (1.4

Source: manual:Mitsubishi-2.0L-2.4L-Service-Manual-106992-Revision-D.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.