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.Removal of crankshaft pulley. Using special tools remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft. CAUTION: -Use only the specified special tools, or a damaged pulley damper could result. 10.Removal of engine support bracket. Remove the engine support bracket in the numbered sequence shown in the illustration. Spraying lubricant, slowly remove the bolt (reamer bolt) indicated by the arrow. CAUTION: -Keep in mind that the reamer bolt is sometimes heat seized on the engine support bracket. 12.Removal of timing belt. (a)Align the timing marks.
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC 8.80 Page 3 (b)Make a mark on the back of the timing belt indicating the direction of rotation so it may be reassembled in the same direction it it is to be reused. (c)Loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley to remove the timing belt. CAUTION: -Water or oil on the belt shorten its life drastically, so the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must be free from oil and water. These parts should not be washed. Replace parts if seriously contaminated. If there is oil or water on each part check the front case oil seals, camshaft oil seal and water pump for leaks. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC 13.Installation of auto tensioner. (a)If the auto tensioner rod is in its fully extended position, reset it as follows:1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC 8.80 Page 5 1)Keep the auto tensioner level and, in that position. clamp it in the vise with soft jaws. 2)Push in the rod little by little with the vise until the set hole (A) in the rod is aligned with that (B) in the cylinder. CAUTION: -Push in the rod slowly to prevent the push rod from being damaged. 3)Insert a wire [1.4 mm (0.055 in.) in diameter] into the set holes. 4)Unclamp the auto tensioner from the vise. (b)Install the auto tensioner. CAUTION: -Leave the wire installed in the auto tensioner. 12.Installation of timing belt. (a)Align the timing marks on the respective sprockets. In case of the camshaft sprockets in the front bank, proceed as follows: 1)Install the crankshaft pulley. Shift the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket by three teeth to lower the piston in No. 1 cylinder slightly from the top dead center on compression stroke. CAUTION: -Turning the camshaft sprocket with the piston in No.1 cylinder located at TDC on compression stroke may cause the valves to interfere with the piston
