Outlander (CW) 6B31 timing belt — MITSUBISHI

🧭 Before you start

Remove the power steering and alternator belts, the engine support and bracket, the crankshaft pulley and the timing covers. Align the crankshaft timing marks and remove the old belt. Fit the new belt anti-clockwise, matching the belt marks to the sprockets and keeping tension on it, then set the automatic tensioner, rotate the engine 2 turns, wait 5 minutes and measure. Recheck the marks, refit the bracket, pulley in stages, covers and ancillary belts, then the arch liner and engine covers.

Fits: platform codes 3.0, MIVEC

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool, locking pin
• Renewed: bolts

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• Never turn the engine opposite to its normal direction of rotation.
• Align the belt marks with the sprocket marks and keep tension on the belt while fitting.
• After 2 crank turns, wait 5 minutes before measuring the tensioner; adjust and repeat if out.
• Mark the pulley bolts at every removal; they can only be used 3 times.
• Check the belt for cracks, fraying and oil contamination; avoid bending or twisting it.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
2. The bolts must be marked after every removal. Renew the bolts after:
3. Crankshaft locking tool:
4. Threads lightly oiled
5. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination

6. Remove the power steering pump belt
7. Note: Keep tension on the timing belt
8. Check the timing marks
9. Turn the crankshaft 90° anti-clockwise
10. Use the special tool
11. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
12. Align the timing marks
13. Remove the crankshaft pulley
14. Note: The bolts can only be used 3 times
15. Remove the engine support
16. Remove the engine support bracket
17. Align the crankshaft timing marks
18. Note: Check the alignment
19. Remove the timing belt
20. Note: The bolts can only be used 3 times
21. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
22. Threads lightly oiled
23. Stage 1:
24. Stage 2:
25. Loosen the bolts
26. Stage 3:
27. Stage 4:
28. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to release the tension
29. Supporting its slack using a hexagonal wrench
30. Release the tensioner
31. Stage 3:

Installation and checks

32. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
33. Refit the automatic tensioner
34. Fit the timing belt in an anti-clockwise direction
35. Align the timing marks on the timing belt with the marks on the gearwheels
36. Remove the tensioner locking pin
37. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
38. Wait for 5 minutes
39. Measure the distance:
40. If the tension is not set correctly, adjust the tensioner according to the instructions as above
41. Check the timing marks again
42. Refit the engine support bracket
43. Refit the crankshaft pulley
44. Refit the power steering pump drive belt
45. Fit the tensioner bracket
46. Tension the belt
47. Fit the power steering tensioner
48. Refit the alternator belt
49. Refit the right wheel arch liner
50. Refit the engine lower cover
51. Refit the engine upper cover
52. Reconnect the battery

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