Timing Cover

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Timing Cover
Engine Mechanical
Timing belt lower cover bolt (bolt, flange)
M6 11 ± 1 Nm (98 ± 8 inch lbs.)
Timing belt lower cover bolt (bolt, washer assembled)
M6 9.0 ± 1.0 Nm (80 ± 9 inch lbs.)
Timing belt lower cover bracket bolt 8.5 ± 0.5 Nm (76 ± 4 inch lbs.)
Timing belt lower cover nut 11 ± 1 Nm (98 ± 8 inch lbs.)
Timing belt upper cover bolt (bolt, flange)
M6 11 ± 1 Nm (98 ± 8 inch lbs.)
M8 14 ± 1 Nm (120 ± 13 inch lbs.)
Water pump pulley bolt 8.8 ± 1.0 Nm (78 ± 9 inch lbs.)
Engine Overhaul
Timing belt cover bolt M6 (Bolt, washer assembly) 9.0 ± 1.0 Nm (80 ± 8 inch lbs.)
Timing belt cover bolt M6 (Flange bolt and nut) 11 ± 1 Nm (98 ± 8 inch lbs.)
Timing belt cover bolt M8 14 ± 1 Nm (124 ± 8 inch lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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