Timing belt replacement: Mitsubishi Spacewagon, -runner 1985 1991 (4D65T, 4D68)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, TD, |, 2.0

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

Don't miss

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 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. Remove the glow plugs
5. Loosen the tensioner

6. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley
8. Remove the coolant pump pulley
9. Remove both timing belt covers
10. Remove the valve cover
11. Loosen all the valve-adjustment screws
12. Align the timing marks
13. Loosen the tensioner
14. Turn the tensioner wheel away from the timing belt
15. Remove the timing belt
16. Remove the tensioner
17. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

18. Fit the tensioner pulley with bolt finger-tight
19. Turn the tensioner clockwise to adjust the timing belt tension
20. Turn the engine anti-clockwise; 1/2 a tooth at the camshaft gearwheel
21. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
22. Refit all other parts in the reverse order of removal
23. Tighten the tensioner
24. Align the timing marks

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