Timing belt replacement: Mitsubishi Space Star 1.6 (4G18)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, 16V

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

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• Always fit a new timing belt after removal
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
2. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
3. Threads lightly oiled
4. Lock the crankshaft
5. Remove the pendulum support

6. Insert a screwdriver
7. Remove the ancillary drive belts
8. Remove the coolant pump pulley
9. Remove the power steering pump
10. Remove the power steering pump bracket
11. Timing belt covers:
12. Remove the timing belt covers
13. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
14. Check the timing marks
15. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

16. Fit the timing belt
17. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
18. Use new nut(s)
19. Lock the crankshaft
20. Check the timing marks
21. Refit the timing belt covers
22. Fit the power steering pump bracket
23. Refit the coolant pump pulley
24. Refit the crankshaft pulley
25. Refit the engine lower cover
26. Refit the ancillary drive belts
27. Pendulum support to subframe:
28. Pendulum support to engine:
29. Refit the pendulum support
30. Use new nut(s)
31. Lower the vehicle
32. Reconnect the battery

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