Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 340

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-49

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

The following operations will be needed due to the
introduction of the serpentine drive system with the
drive belt auto-tensioner.

AC210996 AB

Auto-
tensioner

Hole A

Hole B

1. Securely insert the spindle handle or ratchet

handle with a 12.7 mm insertion angle into the jig
hole of the auto-tensioner.

2. Rotate the auto-tensioner anti-clockwise and align

hole A with hole B.

CAUTION

To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating
the rotating direction (clockwise) on the back of
the belt using chalk, etc.

AC210998AB

L-shaped
hexagon
wrench

Auto-
tensioner

3. Insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. into the

hole to fix and then remove the drive belt.

<<B>> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP,
BRACKET AND RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY/
A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

With the hose installed, remove the power steering
oil pump assembly, and A/C compressor and clutch
assembly from the bracket.

NOTE: Secure the removed power steering oil pump
assembly, and A/C compressor and clutch assembly
with cord or rope at a position where they will not
interfere with the removal of the engine assembly.

<<C>> TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

AC107630AB

1. Pre-tighten the 2 bolts on the car to assemble the

radiator support upper insulator to set the special
tools engine hanger (MB991895) or engine
hanger (MB991928).

2. Remove the transmission assembly. (Refer to

GROUP 22A

− Transmission Assembly

P.22A-163

).

<<D>> ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
AND CUSHION STOPPERS ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

1. Support the engine with a garage jack.
2. Remove the following special tool.

AC209097

MB991895

MB991454

AB

(1) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991895) is

used>

Remove special tool MB991895.

AC209108AB

MB991928

Slide bracket (HI)

MB991454

MB991930

MB991932

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

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(2) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991928) is

used>

Remove the base hanger and the following
tool.

• Slide bracket (HI)

• Foot (standard) (MB991932)

•

AC100954 AB

MB991454

Joint (90) (MB991930)

3. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block, etc.
4. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan

with a piece of wood in between so that the weight
of the engine assembly is no longer being applied
to the engine mounting insulator.

5. Loosen the engine mounting insulator mounting

nuts and bolt. Remove the engine mounting
insulator and cushion stopper assembly.

<<E>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

After checking that all cables, hoses and wiring har-
ness connectors and so on are disconnected from
the engine, lift the chain block slowly to remove the
engine assembly upward from the engine compart-
ment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLA-
TION

AC100954 AB

MB991454

Install the engine assembly, being careful not to
pinch the cables, hoses or wiring harness connec-
tors.

>>B<< ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
AND CUSHION STOPPERS ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

R

F

F

R

AC210426

Engine side

Engine side

<Vehicle
rear view>

<Vehicle
front view>

Engine mounting
cushion stopper

AC

1. Arrow marks on the engine mounting cushion

stopper should face the shown direction.
NOTE: Disregard F and R stamped as a shared
part.

2. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan

with a piece of wood in between. Install the engine
mounting insulator and cushion stoppers while
adjusting the position of the engine.

3. Support the engine assembly with a garage jack.
4. Remove the chain block.
5. Use the following special tool as during removal to

support the engine.

AC209097

MB991895

MB991454

AB

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

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(1) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991895) is

used>

Set special tool MB991895.

AC209516AB

Slide bracket (HI)

Joint (90)
(MB991930)

Foot (Standard)
(MB991932)

Front side

(2) <Special tool engine hanger (MB991928) is

used>
a. Set the following parts to the base hanger.

• Slide bracket (HI)

• Foot (standard) (MB991932)

•

AC209108AB

MB991928

Slide bracket (HI)

MB991454

MB991930

MB991932

Joint (90) (MB991930)

b. Set special tool MB991928.

>>C<< TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION

1. Install the transmission assembly. (Refer to

GROUP 22A

− Transmission Assembly

P.22A-163

).

AC107630AB

2. Remove from the car the 2 bolts, to assemble the

radiator support upper insulator.

>>D<< O-RING/FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE
HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not let any engine oil get into the delivery
pipe.
1. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the

O-ring.

2. Turning the fuel high-pressure hose to the right

and left, install it to the delivery pipe, being careful
not to damage the O-ring. After installing, check
that the hose turns smoothly.

3. If the hose does not turn smoothly, the O-ring is

probably being clamped. Disconnect the fuel
high-pressure hose and check the O-ring for
damage. After this, re-insert it to the delivery pipe
and check that the hose turns smoothly.

4. Tighten the fuel high-pressure hose mounting

bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 5.0

± 1.0 N⋅m

NOTES