Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 61

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14.Check to see whether the metal wire inserted when the

auto-tensioner was installed can be removed without any
resistance.
If the metal wire can be removed without any resistance, it
means that the belt has a proper tension. Therefore, remove
the metal wire. In this condition, check that the rod
protrusion of the auto-tensioner is within the standard value.

Standard value: 3.8

−

5.0 mm (0.15

−

0.20 inch)

15.If the metal wire offers resistance when removed, repeat the

previous steps (10) through (13) until proper belt tension is
obtained.

>>D<< ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET, RIGHT
INSTALLATION
The mounting bolts of the right engine support bracket must be
tightened in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 44

±

5 N

⋅

m (33

±

4 ft-lb)

Bolt length
85 mm (33.5 inch) -- Bolt 3
95 mm (37.4 inch) -- Other bolts

INSPECTION

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Replace the belt if any of the following conditions exist.
1. Hardening of rubber backing.

Back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent
when pressed with fingernail.

2. Cracks on rubber back

3. Cracks or peeling of canvas

4. Cracks on tooth bottom

5. Cracks on belt

AKX00656

ROD PROTRUSION

AB

AKX00667

1

4

3

2

AB

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AKX00713

CRACKS

CRACKS

PEELING

CRACKS

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6. Abnormal wear of belt sides. Normal wear is indicated if the

sides are sharp as if cut by a knife. Abnormal wear is
indicated if the sides are ragged.

7. Abnormal wear on teeth.

8. Missing tooth.

TENSIONER PULLEY AND IDLER PULLEY
Turn the pulley. If it does not rotate smoothly, or develops noise
or excessive play, replace the pulley.

AUTO-TENSIONER
1. Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the auto-

tensioner.

2. Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the auto-

tensioner if necessary.

3. Measure the rod protrusion. If it is out of specification,

replace the auto-tensioner.

Standard value: 12 mm (0.5 inch)

AKX00750

ROUNDED EDGE

ABNORMAL WEAR
(RAGGED)

AB

AKX00751

RUBBER EXPOSED

TOOTH
MISSING

AB

AKX00650

AKX00651

12 mm (0.5 in)

AB

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4. Press the rod with a force of 98 to 196 N (22 to 44 pounds)

and measure the movement of the rod.
If the measured value is out of the standard value, replace
the auto-tensioner.

Standard value: 1.0 mm (0.03 inch) or less

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MOVEMENT

98 TO 196N
(22 TO 44 lb)

AB

INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL PARTS

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IN TA KE M AN IFO LD AN D FU EL PAR TS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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AKX00668

12 ± 1 N·m
104 ± 9 in-lb

8.8 ± 1 N·m
78 ± 9 in-lb

22 ± 1 N·m
16 ± 1 ft-lb

1

5

2

4

8

9
7

10

6

3

12

11

13

13

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
1. INJECTOR HARNESS
2. INJECTOR AND FUEL RAIL
3 INSULATOR

>>C<<

4. FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
5. O-RING

6. INSULATOR

>>B<<

7. INJECTOR
8. O-RING
9. GROMMET
10.FUEL RAIL

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