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Timing belt replacement: Mitsubishi Galant D 1993 2.0 TD (4D68)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Mitsubishi Galant D 1993 2.0 TD (4D68): 49 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for MITSUBISHI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

49 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, D, |, TD

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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  • Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 16 workshop diagrams for 4D68

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 1
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 2
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 3
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 4
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 5
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 6
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 7
Galant D 4D68 1993 -> — 4D68 · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  3. Check the timing marks
  4. Loosen the tensioner
  5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
4D68? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove the vibration damper
  2. Remove the coolant pump pulley
  3. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner pulley
  4. Remove both timing belt covers
  5. Remove the valve cover
  6. Loosen all the valve-adjustment screws
  7. Align the timing marks
  8. Loosen the tensioner
  9. Turn the tensioner wheel away from the timing belt
  10. Remove the timing belt
  11. Remove the tensioner
  12. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the tensioner pulley with bolt finger-tight
  2. Turn the tensioner clockwise to adjust the timing belt tension
  3. Disconnect the engine support
  4. Turn the engine anti-clockwise; 1/2 a tooth at the camshaft gearwheel
  5. Tighten the tensioner
  6. Align the timing marks
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.