Timing Components: Specifications

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Specifications
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Auto-tensioner attaching bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley attaching bolt 48 ± 6 Nm (36 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt B tensioner attaching bolt 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner pushrod movement Within 1 mm (0.04 inch)
Auto-tensioner rod protrusion 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.18 inch)
Timing belt B tension 5 - 7 mm (0.2 - 0.3 inch)
Timing belt lower cover attaching bolt (bolt, flange) 11 ± 1 Nm (96 ± 8 inch lbs.)
Timing belt lower cover attaching bolt (bolt, washer assembled) 8.8 ± 1.0 Nm (78 ± 9 inch lbs.)
Timing belt upper cover attaching bolt
M6 11 ± 1 Nm (96 ± 8 inch lbs.)
M8 14 ± 1 Nm (117 ± 13 inch lbs.)

ENGINE OVERHAUL
Auto-tensioner bolt 24 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner arm bolt 22 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner B bolt 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Tensioner pulley bolt 48 ± 6 Nm (35 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner rod projection length 12 mm (0.5 inch)
Auto-tensioner rod pushed-in amount [When pushed with a force of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lbs.)] 1.0 mm (0.03 inch) or less
Timing belt cover flange bolt M6 11 ± 1 Nm (95 ± 9 inch lbs.)
Timing belt cover flange bolt M8 14 ± 1 Nm (122 ± 9 inch lbs.)
Timing belt cover washer assembled bolt 8.8 ± 1 Nm (78 ± 9 inch lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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