Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 124

TIMING BELT

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-45

CAUTION

When tightening the center bolt, be careful that the ten-
sioner pulley does not turn with the bolt.
6. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley. Use special 

tool MD998767 and a torque wrench to apply the tension 
torque to the timing belt as shown in the illustration. Then 
tighten the center bolt to the specified torque.

Standard value: 4.4 N

⋅m (39 in-lb) <Timing belt ten-

sion torque>

Tightening torque: 48 

± 6 N⋅m (36 ± 4 ft-lb)

7. Remove the setting pin that has been inserted into the 

auto-tensioner.

8. Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice to align the timing 

marks.

9. Wait for at least five minutes, then check that the 

auto-tensioner pushrod extends within the standard value 
range.

Standard value (A): 3.8 

− 5.0 mm (0.15 − 0.20 inch)

10.If not, repeat the operation in steps (5) to (9) above.
11.Check again that the timing marks of the sprockets are 

aligned.

.

>>C<< ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLATION
Tighten the right engine support bracket mounting bolts in the 
order shown in the illustration.

.

>>D<< CRANKSHAFT PULLEY INSTALLATION
Use special tools MB990767 and MD998715 to install the 
crankshaft pulley.

ACX00756AB

CENTER 

BOLT

PIN HOLES

48 ± 6 N·m

36 ± 4 ft-lb

MD998767

TENSION 

PULLEY

4.4 N·m 

(39 in-lb)

ACX00339

A

AB

AC001738AB

1

2

3

4

AC001735

MD998715

MB990767

AB

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-46

INSPECTION

M1112004400158

AUTO-TENSIONER

• Check the auto-tensioner for possible leaks.

• Check the pushrod for cracks.

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1111003800309

AC001740AB

PUSHROD

SPRING

AUTO-TENSIONER

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Auto-tensioner attaching bolt

23 

± 3 N⋅m (17 ± 3 ft-lb)

Camshaft sprocket attaching bolt

88 

± 10 N⋅m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)

Camshaft thrust case attaching bolt

13 

± 2 N⋅m (109 ± 21 in-lb)

Control wiring harness protector attaching bolt

5.0 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 9 in-lb)

Crankshaft bolt

182 

± 4 N⋅m (134 ± 3 ft-lb)

Crankshaft position sensor attaching bolt

8.8 

± 1.0 N⋅m (78 ± 9 in-lb)

Cylinder head bolt <cold engine>

108 

± 5 N⋅m → 0 N⋅m → 108 ± 5 N⋅m (80 ± 3 ft-lb 

→ 0 in-lb → 80 ± 3 ft-lb)

Distributor attaching nut

13 

± 2 N⋅m (109 ± 21 in-lb)

Drive plate bolt <A/T>

74 

± 2 N⋅m (55 ± 1 ft-lb)

Engine mount bracket attaching bolt

M10

86 

± 12 N⋅m (64 ± 8 ft-lb)

M12

81 

± 12 N⋅m (60 ± 9 ft-lb)

Engine mount bracket attaching nut

86 

± 12 N⋅m (64 ± 8 ft-lb)

Engine mount stay attaching bolt

35 

± 6 N⋅m (26 ± 4 ft-lb)

Engine support bracket right attaching nut

44 

± 5 N⋅m (33 ± 3 ft-lb)

Flywheel plate bolt <M/T>

74 

± 2 N⋅m (55 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fuel high-pressure hose attaching bolt

4.9 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 8 in-lb)

Ground wire attaching bolt

5.0 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 9 in-lb)

Lower oil pan attaching bolt

11 

± 1 N⋅m (96 ± 8 in-lb)

Oil dipstick guide attaching bolt

48 

± 6 N⋅m (36 ± 4 ft-lb)

Oil pan bolt hole cover attaching bolt

11 

± 1 N⋅m (96 ± 8 in-lb)

Oil pan drain plug

39 

± 5 N⋅m (29 ± 4 ft-lb)

Power steering oil pump attaching bolt

42 

± 7 N⋅m (31 ± 5 ft-lb)

Rocker arm and shaft assembly attaching bolt

31 

± 3 N⋅m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

Rocker cover attaching bolt

3.4 

± 0.5 N⋅m (31 ± 4 in-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-47

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1111000300554

SEALANT

M1111000500246

Starter attaching bolt

30 

± 3 N⋅m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

Tensioner pulley assembly attaching bolt and nut

44 

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Timing belt front lower cover attaching bolt

11 

± 1 N⋅m (96 ± 8 in-lb)

Timing belt front upper cover attaching bolt M6

11 

± 1 N⋅m (96 ± 8 in-lb)

M8

14 

± 1 N⋅m (117 ± 13 in-lb)

Timing belt rear cover attaching bolt

14 

± 1 N⋅m (117 ± 13 in-lb)

Timing belt tensioner arm attaching bolt

44 

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Timing belt tensioner pulley attaching bolt

48 

± 6 N⋅m (36 ± 4 ft-lb)

Upper oil pan attaching bolt

M6

5.9 

± 1.0 N⋅m (52 ± 9 in-lb)

M10

35 

± 6 N⋅m (26 ± 4 ft-lb)

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Basic ignition timing at idle

5

°BTDC ± 3°

−

Actual ignition timing at idle

Approximately 15

° BTDC −

CO content %

0.5 or less

−

HC contents ppm

100 or less

−

Curb idle speed r/min

700 

± 100

−

Compression pressure (250 

− 400 r/min) kPa (psi) 

<without IMT>

824 (119)

Minimum 575 (83)

Compression pressure (250 r/min) kPa (psi) <with IMT> 1,470 (212)

Minimum 1,029 (149)

Compression pressure difference of all cylinder kPa (psi) −

98 (14)

Intake manifold vacuum at curb idle kPa (in Hg)

−

Minimum 60 (18)

Auto-tensioner pushrod movement mm (in)

Within 1.0 (0.04)

−

Auto-tensioner rod protrusion mm (in)

3.8 

− 5.0 (0.15 − 0.20)

−

ITEM

SPECIFIED SEALANT

Oil pan

MITSUBISHI GENUINE Sealant Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

NOTES