Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Manual - part 78

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

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>>G<< FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE 
CONNECTION

CAUTION

• When pushing in the retainer of the fuel high-pressure 

hose connector, pay attention to avoid damage to the 
retainer.

• After the installation of the fuel high-pressure hose, 

slightly pull the fuel high-pressure hose to check that it 
is connected securely. At this time, also check that 
there is approximately 1 mm (0.04inch) play.

1. Securely insert the fuel rail stopper into the fuel 

high-pressure hose connector groove to install the fuel 
high-pressure hose to the fuel rail.

2. Push in the retainer of the fuel high-pressure hose 

connector to lock the fuel high-pressure hose and fuel rail.

.

>>H<< RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR 
UPPER HOSE CONNECTION

1. Insert radiator hose as far as the projection of the water inlet 

fitting or water outlet fitting.

2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose 

clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.

AC506794 AB

Fuel high-pressure
hose

Fuel rail

Retainer

Stopper

AC606082

Protrusion

Pipe, fitting, or etc.

BD

Mating marks

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal operation
• Engine Room Under Cover Front A, B, Engine Room 

Under Cover Center and Engine Room Side Cover (RH) 

Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-15

).

• Strut Tower Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 42A, Strut 

Tower Bar 

P.42A-14

).

• Rocker Cover Assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.11A-25

).

• Engine Oil Pan Removal (Refer to 

P.11A-48

).

Post-installation operation
• Engine Oil Pan Installation (Refer to 

P.11A-48

).

• Rocker Cover Assembly Installation (Refer to 

P.11A-25

).

• Engine Oil Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle Ser-

vice − Engine Oil Replacement 

P.12-4

).

• Strut Tower Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 42A, Strut 

Tower Bar 

P.42A-14

).

• Engine Room Under Cover Front A, B, Engine Room 

Under Cover Center and Engine Room Side Cover (RH) 

Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-15

).

AC708523AC

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2

3

4

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9

10

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5

N

7

N

24 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

45 ± 5 N·m
34 ± 3 ft-lb

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

22 ± 4 N·m
16 ± 3 ft-lb

9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
80 ± 9 in-lb

23 ± 2 N·m
17 ± 1 ft-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

10 ± 2 N·m
89 ± 17 in-lb

Removal steps 

<<

A

>>

•

Power steering oil pump assembly 
(Refer to GROUP 37, Power 
Steering Oil Pump 

P.37-45

)

•

Headlight support panel cover 
(Refer to GROUP 51, Front 
Bumper Assembly and Radiator 
Grille 

P.51-3

)

<<

B

>>

•

Engine and transaxle assembly 
holding

•

Engine mounting bracket (Refer to 
GROUP 32, Engine Mounting 

P.32-4

)

<<

C

>>

•

Crankshaft pulley (Refer to 

P.11A-21

)

>>

E

<<

1.

Water pump pulley

2.

Idler pulley

<<

D

>>

3.

Auto-tensioner

4.

Cylinder block engine front 
mounting bracket

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Required Special Tools:

• MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer
• MB991895: Engine Hanger

• MB991928: Engine Hanger
• MB991448: Bush Remover And Installer Base

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

1. Remove the power steering oil pump assembly with hose on 

it.

2. Tie the removed power steering oil pump with a string at a 

position where it will not interfere with the removal and 
installation of timing chain.

.

<<B>> ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
HOLDING

Install a special tool for holding the engine and transaxle 
assembly.
1. <Engine hanger MB991928 is used>

(1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). 

Set the following parts on the base hanger.

• Slide bracket (HI)
• Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
• Joint x 2 (140) (MB991931)

(2) Set the foot of the special tool as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Slide the slide bracket (HI) to adjust the engine 
hanger balance.

5.

Gasket

<<

E

>>

>>

D

<<

6.

Timing chain case assembly

>>

C

<<

7.

Crankshaft front oil seal

8.

Timing chain upper guide

<<

F

>>

>>

B

<<

9.

Timing chain tensioner

10. Timing chain tension side guide

>>

A

<<

11. Timing chain
12. Timing chain loose side guide

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(3) Mount special tool MB991454 to the power steering oil 

pump bracket and the engine hanger, and set it to special 
tool MB991928 to support the engine and transaxle 
assembly.

2. <Engine hanger MB991895 is used>

(1) Set the foot of special tool MB991895 as shown in the 

figure.
NOTE: Slide the foot to adjust the engine hanger bal-
ance.

AC706145AC

MB991454

Power steering
oil pump bracket

AC705461

MB991454

AC

MB991928

AC704730AC