1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE engine

9-58ENGINE <1.8L Engine> -Front Case, Oil Pump and Silent Shaft
FRONT CASE, OIL PUMP AND SILENT SHAFTrl
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15-18 Nm
11-13 ftlbs.DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY8-12 Nm
6.0-8.5 ft.lbs.15-22 Nm11-15 ft.lbs.
Disassembly steps
l +1. Oil filter~~ l +2. Oil pressure switch
3. Oil pressure gauge unit4. Oil filter bracket
5. Gasket
6. Drain plug
7. Drain plug gasket
+e*+ 8. Oil pan
9. Oil screen10. Oil screen gasket
11. Oil pump cover18-25
Nm/13-18 ftlbs.
8-8 Nm
4-8 ft.lbs.
l + 12. Oil pump oil seall + 13. Oil pump gasket
~~ l + 14. Flange boltI)+ 15. Oil pump driven geare+ 16. Oil pump drive gear
+e l + 17. Front case18. Plug
19. Relief spring20. Relief plunger
l + 21.Silent shaft oil seal
l + 22.Crankshaft front oil seal
35-45 Nm25-33 ftlbs.23.
Front case gasket
24. Silent shaft, right
25. Silent shaft, left
4* l + 26.Silent shaft front bearing~~ l + 27.Silent shaft rear bearing
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NOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.(4) 0 : Non-reusable parts

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-Front Case, Oil Pump and Silent Shaft9-59SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVAL OF PRESSURE SWITCH(1) Disconnect the oil pressure switch terminal.
(2) Using the special tool, remove the oil pressure switch.
Caution
Sealant is coated on the threaded part, so be careful
not to damage when removing.
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8. REMOVAL OF OIL PAN
(1) Remove the all oil pan bolts.
(2) Drive in the special tool between the cylinder block and
oil pan.
NOTE
Never use a screwdriver or chisel, instead of the special
tool, as a deformed oil pan flange will result, resulting inoil leakage.
14. REMOVAL OF FLANGE BOLTWhen loosening the oil pump driven gear flange bolt, first
insert a Phillips screwdriver [shank diameter 8 mm (32 in.)]into the plug hole on the left side of cylinder block to block
the silent shaft.
17. REMOVAL OF FRONT CASE
The front case may be sticking to the cylinder block. In sucha case, insert a screwdriver into the slot shown in the
illustration and pry up. Never attempt to pry at any other
positions where flange is thinner. Also avoid applying
impact to the front case for removal.
26. REMOVAL OF SILENT SHAFT FRONT BEARINGSUsing the special tool, remove the front bearing from
cylinder block.

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27. REMOVAL OF SILENT SHAFT REAR BEARINGUsing the special tool, remove the rear bearing from
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INSPECTION
SILENT SHAFTNOSRUEl(1) Check oil holes for clogging.
(2) Check journal for seizure, damage, and contact with
bearing. If there is anything wrong with the journal, replace
silent shaft, bearing or front case assembly.
(3) Check the silent shaft oil clearance. If the clearance is
excessively due to wear, replace the silent shaft bearing
silent shaft or front case assembly.
Standard value:
Front
Right
0.030-0.060 mm (.0012-.0024 in.)
LeftO.O20-0.064 mm (.OOOS-.0021 in.)
Rear
Right
Left
0.050-0.091 mm (.0020-.0036 in.) rt
0.050-0.091 mm (.0020-.0036 in.1-4FRONT CASE
(1) Check oil holes for clogging and clean if necessary.
(2) Check left silent shaft front bearing section for wear,
damage and seizure. If there is anything wrong with the
section, replace the front case.
(3) Check the front case for cracks and other damage. Replacecracked or damaged front case.
OIL SEALNOORCMAO
(1) Check the oil seal lip for wear and damage. Replace oil sealif
necessan/.(2) Check the oil seal lip for deterioration. Replace oil seal if
necessary.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(1) Connect a tester (ohm range) between the terminal and thebody and check for conductivity. If there is no conductivity,
replace the switch.

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1(2) Next insert a very fine wedge through the oil hole, pushing
it slightly. There should be no conductivity (resistance
should be infinite). If there is conductivity even when
wedge is pushed, replace the switch.
(3) Or, if there is no conductivity when a 50
kPa (71 psi)
pressure is placed through the oil hole, the switch is
operating properly. Check at this time to see that there is
no air pressure leakage. If there is air pressure leakage, thediaphragm is broken, and the switch should be replaced.
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(1)Install the oil pump gears in the front case and check the tipclearance of each gear using a thickness gauge.
Standard value:
Drive gear
0.06-0.12 mm (.0024-.0047 in.)
Driven gear0.04-0.12 mm (.0039-.0079 in.)
Limit:
Drive gear0.20 mm (.079 in.)
Driven gear0.18 mm (.071 in.)
NOTECheck the tip clearance of each gear at position indicated
by an arrow.
(2) Check the side clearance of each gear.
Standard value:
Drive gear
0.10-0.16 mm (.0039-.0063 in.)
Driven gear0.02-0.05 mm (.0008-.0020 in.)
Limit:Drive gear0.20 mm (308 in.)
Driven gear0.15 mm (AI66 in.)(3) Check for ridge wear on the surface of the oil pump cover
that are in contact with the pump gear side.

9-62ENGINE -4.8L Engine> -Front Case, Oil Pump and Silent Shaft
OIL RELIEF PLUNGER(1) Check that the relief plunger slides smoothly.
(2) Check the relief spring for breakage.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNOBRHAF
27. INSTALLATION OF SILENT SHAFT REAR BEARING
(1) Apply engine oil to the rear bearing outer circumferenceand bearing hole in cylinder block.
(2) Using the special tool and a hammer, drive the rear
bearing into cylinder block.
26. INSTALLATION OF SILENT SHAFT FRONT BEARING(1) Install two guide pins included in the special tool set to
the threaded holes in cylinder block.
(2) Set the front bearing on the special tool so that the
ratchet ball of special tool fits in the oil hole in bearing.
(3) Apply engine oil to the bearing outer circumference andbearing hole in cylinder block.
(4) Set the special tool on guide pins and drive the bearing
into cylinder block.
22. INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALUsing the special tool, install the crankshaft oil seal into
front case.

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Fasten toqether with
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16. / 15. INSTALLATION OF OIL PUMP GEARS(1) Align the timing mark on the drive gear with that on
driven gear and install them into front case.
(2) Apply amplely engine oil to the gears.
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21. INSTALLATlON OF SILENT SHAFT OIL SEAL
Using a socket wrench, press-in the silent shaft oil seal intofront case.
17. INSTALLATION OF FRONT CASE(1) Set the special tool on the front end of crankshaft and
apply engine oil to the outer circumference of the
special tool.
(2) Install the front case using three different sizes of bolts
as shown.
Code
A
B
C
Bolt size
(diameter x length) mm (in.)8
x 20 (.32 x .79)8
x 25 (.32 x .98)
8 x 40 (32 x 1.57)
Head mark
“4”
“4”“4”
14. INSTALLATION OF FLANGE BOLT
Insert a Phillips screwdriver [shank diameter 8 mm (32 in.)]into the plug hole on the left side of cylinder block to block
the silent shaft, then tighten the flange bolt.

9-64ENGINE 4.8L Engine> -Front Case, Oil Pump and Silent Shaft
13.
INSTALLATlON OF OIL PUMP COVER GASKETInstall a new oil pump cover gasket in the groove of the
front case.
Front caseWhen installing the gasket, face the round side to the oil
pump cover.
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12. INSTALLATION OF OIL PUMP OIL SEALInstall the oil seal into the oil pump cover, making sure that
its lip is in correct direction.
8. APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO OIL PAN(1) Clean both mating surfaces of oil pan and cylinder block.
(2) Apply sealant into groove of oil pan flange, ~keeping clear of
holes as shown. The width of sealant bead as sqeezed outof tube should be about 4 mm
(.I6 in.).
Caution
After application of sealant, do not exceed l’5 minutes
before installing the oil pan.
Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART N
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MD997110 or equivalent
2. INSTALLATION OF OIL PRESSURE
SWlTCHCoat the threads of switch with sealant and install the
switch using the special tool.
Specified sealant: MOPAR Part No.4318034 or equiva-
lent
Caution
1. Keep the end of threaded portion clear of sealant.2. Avoid an
overtightening.
1. APPLICATION OF ENGINE OIL TO OIL FILTERApply a thin coat of engine oil to the packing surface.
,.Caution
Do not apply oil too much.

ENGINE <1.8L Engine> - Piston and Connecting Rod9-65
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
S--DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYMaTEA
Disassembly steps
l 4Inspection of connecting rod big end side
clearance1. Nut
+e I)+ 2. Connecting rod cap
3. Cpnnecting rod bearing11. Piston12. Connecting rod
l *4. Piston and connecting rod assembly5. Connecting rod bearing6. Bolt
++I)+ 7. No. 1 piston ring+e l +8. No. 2 piston ringl * 9. Oil ring10. Piston pin
NOTE(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
(2) 4e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
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