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How to Install a Timing Belt on a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1973. The 2003 model belongs to the eighth generation of this series, and includes the 2000 through 2007 model years. The engine in the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is a four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine with a single overhead camshaft. It has a timing belt to synchronize the camshaft with the crankshaft. The timing belt for this model will last about 60,000 miles before it needs replacing.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the cover under the left side of the engine with a socket wrench. Remove the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the mounting insulator for the engine.

2

Disconnect the pulley for the crankshaft with a socket wrench, and detach the electrical connector for the crankshaft position sensor. Disconnect the upper front cover for the timing belt.

3

Release the clamp for the oil line to the power steering pump, and disconnect the bracket for the oil line with a socket wrench. Disconnect the adjusting brace for the alternator, and remove the lower cover for the timing belt. Disconnect the bracket stay for the power steering pump. Remove the flange and support bracket for the engine.

4

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing marks for the crankshaft and camshaft. Remove the retaining bolt for the pulley of the timing belt tensioner with a socket wrench. Pry the tensioner pulley away from the timing belt with a suitable pry tool.

5

Tighten the pulley bolt for the tensioner to hold it in place temporarily. Remove the timing belt. Loosen the pulley bolt for the timing belt tensioner and remove the pulley. Install the pulley for the belt tensioner, and lever it as close to the engine mount as possible. Tighten the pulley bolt to temporarily hold the pulley in place.

6

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks as necessary. Install the new timing belt onto the crankshaft sprocket, water pump sprocket, camshaft sprocket and belt tensioner pulley in that order.

7

Loosen the bolt for the belt tensioner pulley by one-half turn with a socket wrench. This allows the tensioner spring to place tension on the timing belt. Turn the crankshaft two full turns clockwise to align the timing marks once again.

8

Ensure that the teeth on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets engage the timing belt, and tighten the bolt on the belt tensioner pulley with a socket wrench. Install the remaining components by performing Steps One through Three in reverse order.

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