Timing Belt Tensioner

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Timing Belt Tensioner
Engine Mechanical
Auto-tensioner bolt (bolt, washer assembled)
M8 22 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
M10 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Balancer timing belt tensioner bolt 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tensioner adjuster bolt 23 ± 3 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tensioner arm bolt 21 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tensioner pulley bolt 48 ± 5 Nm (36 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
Timing belt tensioner adjuster rod protrusion amount 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.17 inch)
Timing belt tensioner adjuster rod movement Within 1 mm (0.039 inch)
Engine Overhaul
Auto-tensioner bracket bolt M10 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 6 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner bracket bolt M8 22 ± 4 Nm (17 ± 2 ft. lbs.)
Auto-tensioner bolt 24 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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