Engine - Upper Timing Chain Guide Eliminated
No: TSB-13-11-004DATE: April, 2013
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
TIMING CHAIN UPPER GUIDE ELIMINATED - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
PURPOSE
The timing chain upper guide was eliminated from certain vehicles beginning October 1, 2009 with 4B11 (Non-turbo or Turbo-charged) and 4B12 engines. This TSB provides updated service manual information.
NOTE:
This change affects service parts for 4B1 series engines (2008-10 model years). Replacement engine blocks will not have attachment holes for these parts.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2010 Lancer built from October 2009
2010 Lancer Sportback built from October 2009
2010 Lancer Evolution built from October 2009
2010 Outlander with 2.4L engine built from October 2009
AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS
2010 Lancer Service Manual - Engine:
Group 11A Engine Mechanical [2.0L Engine Non-turbo] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
Group 11C Engine Mechanical [2.0L Engine Turbo] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
Group 11E Engine Mechanical [2.4L Engine] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
2010 Lancer Sportback Service Manual - Engine:
Group 11A Engine Mechanical [2.0L Engine] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
Group 11C Engine Mechanical [2.4L Engine] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
2010 Lancer Evolution Service Manual - Engine:
Group 11A Engine Mechanical > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
2010 Outlander Service Manual - Engine:
Group 11A Engine Mechanical [2.4L Engine] > Timing Chain > Removal and Installation
Replace the timing chain removal and installation procedure with the shown information: