Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 678

IGNITION SYSTEM

TSB Revision

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-55

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.0L ENGINE>

M1163003500428

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

GROUP11C, Timing Belt 

P.11C-41

.)

AC000293

1

2

8.8 ± 1.0 N·m
78 ± 9 in-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

CLIP

2.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION 
SENSOR

IGNITION SYSTEM

TSB Revision

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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KNOCK SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>

M1163002800523

CAUTION

Do not drop or hit the knock sensor against other components. Internal damage may result, and the 
knock sensor will need to be replaced.

Required Special Tool:
MD998773: Knock Sensor Wrench

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998773 to removal the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< KNOCK SENSOR INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998773 to install the knock sensor.

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

15, Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Intake Manifold Stay Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Intake Manifold 

P.15-12

.)

AC000294 AB

1

23 ± 2 N·m
16 ± 2 ft-lb

REMOVAL

<<A>>

>>A<<

1.

KNOCK SENSOR

AC000295

MD998773

AB

IGNITION SYSTEM

TSB Revision

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.0L ENGINE>

M1163002800534

CAUTION

Do not drop or hit the knock sensor against other components. Internal damage may result, and the 
knock sensor will need to be replaced.

Required Special Tool:
MD998773: Knock Sensor Wrench

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998773 to removal the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< KNOCK SENSOR INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998773 to install the knock sensor.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 15, Intake Manifold 

P.15-15

.)

AC000296 AB

1

23 ± 2 N·m
16 ± 2 ft-lb

REMOVAL

<<A>>

>>A<<

1.

KNOCK SENSOR

AC000297 AB

MD998773

SPECIFICATIONS

TSB Revision

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

16-58

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1161002100498

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Charging system
Bearing retainer

3.7 

± 0.7 N⋅m (33 ± 6 in-lb)

Front bracket assembly bolt

4.4 

± 1.0 N⋅m (39 ± 9 in-lb)

Generator bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

23 

± 2 N⋅m (16 ± 2 ft-lb)

Generator bolt <3.0L ENGINE>

21 

± 4 N⋅m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)

Generator brace bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

23 

± 2 N⋅m (16 ± 2 ft-lb)

Generator brace bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

4.9 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 8 in-lb)

Generator brace bolt <3.0L ENGINE>

49 

± 10 N⋅m (36 ± 7 ft-lb)

Generator nut

44 

± 10 N⋅m (33 ± 7 ft-lb)

Oil level gauge unit bolt <3.0L ENGINE>

14 

± 1 N⋅m (117 ± 13 in-lb)

Engine oil pressure hose and tube clamp bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

12 

± 2 N⋅m (100 ± 22 in-lb)

Oil return tube clamp bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

12 

± 2 N⋅m (100 ± 22 in-lb)

Regulator assembly

3.7 

± 0.7 N⋅m (33 ± 6 in-lb)

Starting system
Cover bolt

5.8 

± 1.6 N⋅m (52 ± 14 in-lb)

Magnetic switch bolt

5.8 

± 1.6 N⋅m (52 ± 14 in-lb)

Rear bracket bolt

3.4 

± 1.0 N⋅m (30 ± 9 in-lb)

Starter bolt

30 

± 3 N⋅m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

Starter cover bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

4.9 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 8 in-lb)

Starter screw

5.7 

± 1.5 N⋅m (51 ± 13 in-lb)

Ignition system
Camshaft position sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

8.8 

± 1.0 N⋅m (78 ± 9 in-lb)

Crankshaft position sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

8.8 

± 1.0 N⋅m (78 ± 9 in-lb)

Crankshaft position sensor bolt <3.0L ENGINE>

8.8 

± 1.0 N⋅m (78 ± 9 in-lb)

Distributor cap <3.0L ENGINE>

2.3 

± 0.7 N⋅m (20 ± 6 in-lb)

Distributor nut <3.0L ENGINE>

13 

± 2 N⋅m (109 ± 21 in-lb)

Ignition coil bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

9.8 

± 2.0 N⋅m (87 ± 17 in-lb)

Ignition failure sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

4.9 

± 1.0 N⋅m (44 ± 8 in-lb)

Knock sensor

23 

± 2 N⋅m (16 ± 2 ft-lb)

Power steering oil pump assembly bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

29 

± 4 N⋅m (21 ± 4 ft-lb)

Power steering oil pump bracket bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

49 

± 10 N⋅m (36 ± 7 ft-lb)

Pressure hose and tube connection bolt <2.4L ENGINE>

12 

± 2 N⋅m (100 ± 22 in-lb)

Spark plug

25 

± 4 N⋅m (18 ± 3 ft-lb)