MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 User Guide

pulley and mounting bracket. Remove A/C compressor with hoses
connected, and remove mounting bracket. Remove cooling fan bracket
assembly. Note location and length of bolts for reassembly reference.
3) Remove No. 1 and No. 2 timing belt upper outer covers and
gaskets. See Fig. 7. Remove timing belt lower outer cover and gaskets.
Using Holder (MB998747) and a used "V" belt, remove crankshaft pulley
bolt. Remove crankshaft pulley.
NOTE: "V" belt will be damaged by tool. DO NOT use engine "V"
belt to hold crankshaft pulley unless replacing belt.
4) Remove flange. See Fig. 7. Rotate crankshaft and align all
timing marks. See Fig. 8. Loosen belt tensioner bolt, and rotate belt
tensioner counterclockwise to release belt tension.
5) If reusing timing belt, place arrow on belt to indicate
direction of belt rotation. Remove timing belt and belt tensioner. If
camshaft sprocket requires removal, install Holder (MB990775) on
camshaft sprocket. Remove retaining bolt and camshaft sprocket. Remove
rear timing belt cover (if required).
Fig. 7: Exploded View of Timing Belt Components (SOHC Is Similar)
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Fig. 8: Aligning Timing Marks (SOHC)
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Inspection (Montero & Pickup)
Inspect timing belt for wear on edges of drive teeth. Inspect
belt for oil contamination, cracks, separation, worn or missing teeth
and hardened back surface. Replace belt if worn, damaged or
contaminated. Inspect belt tensioner for smooth rotation. Replace if
defective.
Installation (Montero & Pickup)
1) Install rear timing belt cover. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO & PICKUP) table at
end of article. Install camshaft sprockets (if removed). Using holder,\
hold camshaft and tighten retaining bolt to specification.
2) Install belt tensioner and spring. Ensure spring is
secured on pin of water pump and engaged in hole of belt tensioner
with hook of spring pointing from cylinder block.
3) Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise as much as
possible, and temporarily tighten bolt. Align all timing marks with
No. 1 cylinder at TDC of compression stroke. See Fig. 8.
4) Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket and then left
camshaft sprocket with all slack removed from tension side of belt.
Route timing belt onto water pump pulley, right camshaft sprocket and
tensioner. Remove any slack from belt by rotating left and then right
camshaft sprockets counterclockwise.
5) Ensure belt is installed in original direction of rotation
and all timing marks are aligned. Install flange on crankshaft. Loosen
belt tensioner bolts slightly, and allow tensioner to apply belt
tension.
6) Using Crankshaft Socket (MD998716), rotate crankshaft 2

revolutions clockwise. DO NOT rotate counterclockwise. Realign all
timing marks. Tighten belt tensioner bolts to specification. Using
belt tension gauge, measure belt tension halfway between crankshaft
sprocket and camshaft sprocket on side opposite belt tensioner.
7) Belt tension should be 57.3-83.8 lbs. (26-38 kg). To
install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install
proper length bolts in timing belt covers. See Fig. 9. Tighten bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO & PICKUP) table.
Fig. 9: Identifying Timing Belt Cover Bolt Lengths (MONTERO & PICKUP)\
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Fig. 10: Engine Support Bracket Bolt Removal Sequence (3000GT)
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NOTE: Apply spray lubricant on reamer bolt during removal as bolt
is sometimes seized in engine support bracket.
Removal (3000GT)
1) Remove lower splash shields. Remove cruise control
actuator (if equipped). Remove all drive belts. Disconnect electrical
connector at power steering pump. Remove A/C tensioner pulley and
mounting bracket.
2) Remove power steering pump with hoses connected, and wire
aside. Support engine. Remove front engine mount through bolt and
front engine mount. Remove timing belt No. 1 upper outer cover and
gaskets. See Fig. 7.
3) Remove engine support bracket bolts in proper sequence.
See Fig. 10 . Remove engine support bracket. Remove cover cap and
timing belt No. 2 upper outer cover and gaskets. Using Holder
(MB990767) and Adapter Bolts (MD998719), remove crankshaft pulley.
4) Remove lower outer cover, gaskets and flange. See Fig. 7.
Rotate crankshaft and align all timing marks. See Fig. 8. Loosen belt
tensioner bolt, and rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise to release
belt tension.
5) If reusing timing belt, place arrow on belt to indicate
direction of belt rotation. Remove timing belt and belt tensioner.
6) If camshaft sprocket requires removal, install Holder
(MB990767) with Adapter Bolts (MD998719) on camshaft sprocket. Remov\
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camshaft sprocket bolt and camshaft sprocket. Remove rear timing belt
cover (if required).
Inspection (3000GT)
Inspect timing belt for wear on edges of drive teeth. Inspect
belt for oil contamination. Replace belt if damaged or contaminated.

Inspect belt tensioner for smooth rotation. Replace if defective.
Installation
1) Install rear timing belt cover. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table at end of
article. Install camshaft sprockets (if removed). Using holder, hold
camshaft and tighten camshaft sprocket bolt to specification.
2) Install belt tensioner and spring. Ensure spring is
secured on pin of water pump and engaged in hole of belt tensioner
with hook of spring pointing from cylinder block.
3) Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise as much as
possible, and temporarily tighten bolt. Align all timing marks with
No. 1 cylinder at TDC of compression stroke. See Fig. 8.
4) Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket, rear cylinder
bank camshaft sprocket, water pump pulley, front cylinder bank
camshaft sprocket and timing belt tensioner. Ensure belt is installed
in original direction of rotation and all timing marks are aligned.
Install flange on crankshaft. Loosen belt tensioner bolts slightly,
and allow tensioner to apply belt tension.
5) Using Crankshaft Socket (MD998716), rotate crankshaft 2
revolutions clockwise. DO NOT rotate counterclockwise. Realign all
timing marks. Tighten belt tensioner bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table. Using belt tension gauge,
measure belt tension halfway between crankshaft sprocket and camshaft
sprocket on side opposite belt tensioner.
6) Belt tension should be 46.3-63.3 lbs. (21-29 kg). To
install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install
proper length bolts in timing belt covers and engine support bracket.
See Figs. 9 and 10. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table.
NOTE: Engine support bracket reamer bolt must be tightened slowly
while spraying lubricant on bolt.
Fig. 11: Identifying Timing Belt Cover Bolt Length (SOHC)
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Removal (DOHC)
1) Remove lower splash shields. Remove cruise control

actuator (if equipped). Remove all drive belts. Remove alternator.
Remove drive belt tensioner assembly.
2) Using Holder (MB990767) and Adapter Bolts (MD998754),
remove crankshaft pulley. See Fig. 12. Disconnect brake fluid level
sensor. Remove upper timing belt covers. Support engine. Remove front
engine mount through bolt and front engine mount.
NOTE: Apply spray lubricant on reamer bolt during removal as bolt
is sometimes seized in engine support bracket.
Fig. 12: Exploded View of Timing Belt Components (DOHC)
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3) Remove drive belt idler pulley. Remove engine support
bracket bolts in proper sequence. See Fig. 10. Remove engine support

bracket. Remove timing belt upper lower cover, noting length and
location of cover bolts.
4) If reusing timing belt, place arrow on belt to indicate
direction of belt rotation. Remove timing belt and belt tensioner.
Rotate crankshaft and align all timing marks. See Fig. 13. Loosen
center tensioner bolt, and remove timing belt.
5) If camshaft sprocket requires removal, install wrench on
hexagonal portion of camshaft. Hold camshaft while loosening camshaft
sprocket bolt. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt and camshaft sprocket.
Fig. 13: Aligning Timing Marks Initial Alignment (DOHC)
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Inspection (DOHC)
Inspect timing belt for wear on edges of drive teeth. Inspect
belt for oil and coolant contamination. Replace belt if damaged or
contaminated. Inspect belt tensioner for smooth rotation. Replace if
defective.
Installation (DOHC)
1) Install camshaft sprockets (if removed). Using wrench,
hold camshaft at hexagonal section and tighten camshaft sprocket bolt
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table at end of

article.
2) Place automatic tensioner assembly in a soft-faced vise.
Squeeze rod back into automatic tensioner in small increments until
both rod and housing holes are aligned. Install a .055" (1.39 mm)
diameter wire through both holes.
3) Remove automatic tensioner from vise, and install assembly
with wire installed. Install crankshaft sprocket (if removed). Align
timing marks on crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. See Fig. 13.
CAUTION: Turning camshaft sprockets while No. 1 cylinder is at TDC
may damage valve and piston. Use care when aligning timing
marks.
4) To lower No. 1 piston from TDC and prevent valve and
piston contact, turn crankshaft back 3 sprocket teeth (measured at
timing mark). Starting with front bank of cylinders, ensure intake and
exhaust camshaft timing marks are not within shaded area of figure.
See Fig. 14 .
When camshaft sprocket timing marks are in indicated area,
camshaft is under valve spring pressure and may rotate suddenly,
pinching hand between sprockets. Use care when aligning timing marks.
Fig. 14: Adjusting Timing Marks to Prevent Valve & Piston Damage
(DOHC)
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5) If camshaft sprocket timing mark is within indicated area,
carefully rotate camshaft sprocket until timing mark is located in
nearest safe area. See Fig. 14.
6) Rotate either camshaft sprocket clockwise to align timing
marks as shown in Fig. 15. If camshaft sprocket is turned past timing
mark, turn it counterclockwise to realign it. Repeat procedure for

other front bank camshaft sprocket.
Fig. 15: Aligning Timing Marks Final Alignment (DOHC)
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7) Repeat steps 4)-6) for rear cylinder bank camshafts. Alig\
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crankshaft timing mark. Install timing belt on sprockets in sequence.
See Fig. 16 . Use spring-type paper clips to secure belt on sprockets.
Use offset box-end wrenches on camshaft sprocket bolts to keep
camshafts from turning during belt installation.
NOTE: If necessary, crankshaft sprocket may be turned one tooth
counterclockwise to aid belt installation.

Fig. 16: Installing Timing Belt (DOHC)
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8) Rotate timing belt tensioner pulley until pin holes are
located above center bolt. See Fig. 17. Push tensioner pulley against
belt, and temporarily tighten center bolt. Ensure all timing marks are
still aligned, and remove clips.
Fig. 17: Adjusting Timing Belt Tensioner (DOHC)
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9) Rotate crankshaft 1/4 revolution counterclockwise. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise until timing marks are realigned. Loosen