MITSUBISHI
3.8L V6 - SOHC - Endeavor & Galant
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 60,000 miles except in
California, Massachusetts and Vermont. In California, Massachusetts and Vermont,
timing belt replacement is recommended, but not required, at 60,000 miles. In these
states, replace timing belt at 105,000 miles, unless previously changed. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION TIMING BELT Removal 1. On Galant, remove engine cover. On all models, remove skid plate and under
cover. Remove accessory drive belts. Using Pulley Holder (MB991800) and
Pins "B" (MB001802), remove crankshaft pulley.
2. Disconnect harness connectors on connector bracket. See Fig. 1
or Fig. 2
.
Remove connector bracket. Remove engine mount support bracket. Remove
both upper timing belt covers.
3. Remove tensioner pulley and tensioner bracket. Remove crankshaft position
sensor harness clamp. Remove lower timing belt cover. Remove front engine
mount and front engine mount bracket.
4. Turn crankshaft clockwise to align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks. See
Fig. 3
. If timing belt is to be reused, place arrow on belt to indicate direction
of belt rotation.
5. Loosen belt tensioner
pulle
y center bolt. Remove timin
g belt. Remove timin
g CAUTION: This application is an interference engine. Do not
rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is
removed, or engine damage may occur.
CAUTION: Always turn crankshaft in clockwise direction (as
viewed from front of engine).
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited MITSUBISHI 3.8L V6 - SOHC - Endeavor & Galant
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited MITSUBISHI 3.8L V6 - SOHC - Endeavor & Galant