Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 108

OIL PAN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L>

11A-27

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> OIL PAN REMOVAL

CAUTION

Perform this slowly to avoid deformation of the oil pan 
flange.
After removing the oil pan mounting bolts, remove the oil pan 
with special tool MD998727 and a brass bar.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< OIL PAN INSTALLATION

CAUTION

After installing the oil pan, wait at least one hour before 
starting the engine.
1. Remove sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating 

surfaces.

2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating 

surface.

3. Apply MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART number MD970389 or 

equivalent around the gasket surface of the oil pan.
NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead 
approximately 4 mm (0.2 inch) in diameter.

4. Assemble the oil pan to the cylinder block within 15 minutes 

after applying the sealant.
Be careful when installing the oil pan. The bolts indicated in 
the illustration have different lengths from the other bolts.

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>>B<< DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION
Install the drain plug gasket in the direction shown in the illus-
tration.

ACX00366

MD998727

MD998727

AB

AC000133

M6 × 8mm

FRONT OF ENGINE

AB

ACX00364

DRAIN PLUG
GASKET

OIL PAN
SIDE

AB

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L>

11A-28

INSPECTION

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• Check the oil pan for cracks.

• Check the oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and 

deformation.

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112003400434

Required Special Tools:

• MB991367: Special Spanner
• MB998375: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Timing Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.11A-38

.)

• Crankshaft Position Sensor Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System − Crankshaft Position Sen-

sor <2.4L Engine> 

P.16-54

.)

AC000134

ENGINE OIL

CRANKSHAFT

1

4

2

3

(ENGINE OIL)

118 ± 9 N·m
87 ± 7 ft-lb

N

5

AB

5

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

>>B<<

1.

CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

>>B<<

2.

CRANKSHAFT SENSING 
BLADE

•

TIMING BELT B (REFER TO 

P.11A-42

.)

>>B<<

3.

CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET B

4.

KEY

>>A<<

5.

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL 
SEAL

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L>

11A-29

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to secure special 

tool MB991367.

2. Loosen the crankshaft sprocket mounting bolt, and remove 

the sprocket.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to the entire inside diameter of the oil seal 

lip.

2. Use special tool MD998375 to press-fit the oil seal until it is 

flush with the front case.

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>>B<< CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET B/CRANKSHAFT 
SENSING BLADE/CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET 
INSTALLATION
1. To prevent the crankshaft bolt from loosening, degrease or 

clean the seating surfaces of the crankshaft, crankshaft 
sprocket B, crankshaft sensing blade and crankshaft at the 
shown positions.

2. Install the crankshaft sensing blade so that they face as 

shown in the illustration.

3. Apply the minimum amount of engine oil to the seat surface 

and thread of the crankshaft bolt.

4. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to secure special 

tool MB991367.

5. Tighten the crankshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 118 

± 9 N⋅m (87 ± 7 ft-lb)

AC000135AB

CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY
MOUNTING
BOLT

MB991367

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

AC000136

FRONT CASE

MD998375

OIL SEAL

AB

AC004794

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET B

CRANKSHAFT

CRANKSHAFT
SENSING BLADE

SHADED PART: DEGREASE

× PART: 
CLEANING

AB

AC000135AB

CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY
MOUNTING
BOLT

MB991367

CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L>

11A-30

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990938: Handle
• MD998776: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
• MD998781: Flywheel Stopper

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> 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.
<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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AC000138

ENGINE OIL

6

CRANKSHAFT

6

5

1

2

4

<M/T>

N

132 ± 5 N·m
98 ± 3 ft-lb

<A/T>

3

1

5

132 ± 5 N·m
98 ± 3 ft-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

•

OIL PAN (REFER TO 

P.11A-26

.)

<<A>>

•

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

•

CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH 
DISC <M/T> (REFER TO 
GROUP 21B, CLUTCH 

P.21B-2

.)

<<B>>

>>B<<

1.

ADAPTER PLATE

<<B>>

>>B<<

2.

FLYWHEEL <M/T>

<<B>>

>>B<<

3.

DRIVE PLATE <A/T>

<<B>>

>>B<<

4.

ADAPTER PLATE <M/T>

5.

CRANKSHAFT BUSHING

>>A<<

6.

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC000126

FLYWHEEL

BOLT

AB

<M/T>