Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 118

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
Remove the A/C compressor from the compressor bracket with
the hose attached.
NOTE: Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be
a hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly,
and secure it with a cord or wire.

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<<B>> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump from the engine with the
hose attached.
NOTE: Place the removed power steering oil pump in a place
where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing
the engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.

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<<C>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not remove the flywheel mounting bolt shown by the
arrow. If this bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out
of balance and damaged.
1. <Engine lifter MZ2073827 is used>

Remove the transaxle assembly.

<M/T>: Refer to GROUP 22A, Transaxle Assembly

P.22A-16

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<A/T>: Refer to GROUP 23A, Transaxle Assembly

P.23A-423

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2. <Engine hanger MB991895 or MB991928 is used>

(1) Loosely fit the two radiator support upper insulator

mounting bolts to the vehicle body.

(2) Remove the transaxle assembly.

<M/T>: Refer to GROUP 22A, Transaxle Assembly

P.22A-16

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<A/T>: Refer to GROUP 23A, Transaxle Assembly

P.23A-423

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<<D>> ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
1. Support the engine with a garage jack.

AC000126

FLYWHEEL

BOLT

AB

<M/T>

AC106166 AB

AC106167

GARAGE JACK

AB

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2. <Engine lifter MZ2073827 is used>

Remove special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 which
were attached when the transaxle assembly was removed.

3. <Engine hanger MB991895 is used>

Remove special tools MB991454 and MB991895 which
were attached when the transaxle assembly was removed.

4. <Engine hanger MB991928 is used>

Remove special tools MB991454 and MB991928 which
were attached when the transaxle assembly was removed.

5. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block or similar tool.
6. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece

of wood in between, jack up the engine so that the weight of
the engine is no longer being applied to the engine mount
bracket, and then remove the engine mount bracket.

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AC000127

MZ203827

MB991453

AB

AC106164

MB991454

MB991895

AB

AC302400AD

MB991928

MB991454

AC102341

AC106177AB

MB991454

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<<E>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After checking that all cables, hoses and harness connectors,
etc., are disconnected from the engine, lift the chain block
slowly to remove the engine assembly upward from the engine
compartment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the engine assembly, checking that the cables, hoses,
and harness connectors are not clamped.

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>>B<< ENGINE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Clamp the engine mount stopper so that the arrow points in the
direction as shown in the diagram.

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>>C<< ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece

of wood in between, and install the engine mount bracket
while adjusting the position of the engine.

2. Support the engine with the garage jack.

AC102341

AC106177AB

MB991454

AC001714AB

ENGINE SIDE

ENGINE MOUNT
STOPPER

ENGINE MOUNT
BRACKET

ARROW

AC106167

GARAGE JACK

AB

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3. <Engine lifter MZ2073827 is used>

Remove the chain block and support the engine assembly
with special tools MB991453 and MZ203827.

4. <Engine hanger MB991895 is used>

Remove the chain block and support the engine assembly
with special tools MB991895.

5. <Engine hanger MB991928 is used>

AC102341

AC106177AB

MB991454

AC000127

MZ203827

MB991453

AB

AC102341

AC106177AB

MB991454

AC106164

MB991454

MB991895

AB