Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 107

CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L>

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CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112001900499

Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: End Yoke Holder
• MB998713: Crankshaft Oil Seal Installer
• MD998443: Auto-lash Adjuster Holder
• MD998719: Crankshaft Pulley Holder Pin

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Air Cleaner Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Timing Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.11A-38

.)

AC000130

3

2

9.8 ± 2.0 N·m
87 ± 17 in-lb

3.4 ± 0.5 N·m
31 ± 4 in-lb

7

5

4

8

9

15

12

N

N

13

14

31 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

88 ± 10 N·m
65 ± 7 ft-lb

10

11

14 ± 1 N·m
117 ± 13 in-lb

21 ± 4 N·m
16 ± 3 ft-lb

AD

11

15

ENGINE OIL

LIP
SECTION

8

SEALANT:
    MITUBISHI GENUINE PART 
    NO.MD970389 OR EQUIVALENT

Ø 3 mm
(0.1 in)

CAM SECTION
AND JOURNAL
SECTION

1

1

6

CAMSHAFT REMOVAL STEPS

1.

IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR

2.

SPARK PLUG CABLE

3.

IGNITION COIL

4.

PCV HOSE

5.

BREATHER HOSE

6.

CONTROL HARNESS 
CONNECTION

7.

ROCKER COVER

8.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
SUPPORT

9.

CAMSHAFT POSITION 
SENSING CYLINDER

<<A>> >>C<<

10. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
12. SPARK PLUG GUIDE OIL SEAL

<<B>> >>A<<

13. ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT 

ASSEMBLY (INTAKE SIDE)

<<B>> >>A<<

14. ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT 

ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST SIDE)

15. CAMSHAFT

CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL 
REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>C<<

10. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

>>B<<

11. CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

CAMSHAFT REMOVAL STEPS 

CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. Use special tools MB990767 and MD998719 to loosen the 

camshaft sprocket securing bolt.

2. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

.

<<B>> ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Install special tool MD998443 as shown in the illustration so 

that the lash adjusters will not fall out.

CAUTION

Never disassemble the rocker arm and shaft assembly.
2. Loosen the rocker arm and shaft assembly mounting bolt, 

and then remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly with the 
bolt still attached.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLA-
TION
1. Temporarily tighten the rocker shaft with the bolt so that all 

rocker arms do not push the valves.

2. Fit the rocker shaft spring from the above and position it so 

that it is right angles to the plug guide.
NOTE: Install the rocker shaft spring before installing the 
rocker arm and rocker arm shaft on the exhaust side.

3. Tighten the rocker arm and shaft assembly mounting bolt to 

the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 31 

± 3 N⋅m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

4. Remove special tool MD998443.

AC100302

MD998719

MB990767

AB

ACX00331AB

MD998443

ACX00378

PLUG GUIDE

ROCKER SHAFT SPRING

ROCKER SHAFT 
SPRING

PLUG GUIDE

AB

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5. Make sure that the notch in the end of the rocker arm shaft 

is facing the direction shown.

.

>>B<< CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to the camshaft oil seal lip.
2. Use special tool MD998713 to press-fit the camshaft oil 

seal.

.

>>C<< CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION 
1. Install the camshaft sprocket.
2. Use special tools MB990767 and MD998719 to tighten the 

camshaft sprocket securing bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 88 

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

AC000131

NOTCH

AB

ACX00372 AB

MD998713

<RIGHT BANK>

AC100302

MD998719

MB990767

AB

OIL PAN

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OIL PAN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112002800280

Required Special Tool:

• MD998727: Oil Pan Remover

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Engine Oil Draining and Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle Service − Engine Oil Replacement 

P.12-3

.)

• Oil Dipstick Removal and Installation

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-22

.)

AC000132

SEALANT:
       MITUBISHI     GENUINE     PART
       NO.MD970389 OR EQUIVALENT

Ø 4 mm
(0.2 in)

GROOVE

BOLT HOLE

1

4

3

N

2

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 4 ft-lb

6.9 ± 0.9 N·m
61 ± 8 in-lb

26 ± 4 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

8.8 ± 1.0 N·m
78 ± 9 in-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

DRAIN PLUG

>>B<<

2.

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

3.

BELL HOUSING COVER

<<A>>

>>A<<

4.

OIL PAN

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)