Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 114

SPECIAL TOOLS

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-5

MB991453
Engine hanger 
attachment set

MZ203827-01

When an engine lifer is 
used: Supporting the 
engine assembly during 
remove and installation of 
the transaxle

GENERAL SERVICE 
TOOL
MZ203827
Engine lifter

MZ203827-01

MB991454
Engine hanger balancer

MZ203827-01

When the engine hanger is 
used: Supporting the 
engine assembly during 
remove and installation of 
the transaxle
NOTE: Special tool 
MB991454 is a part of 
engine hanger attachment 
set MB991453.

MB991895
Engine hanger

Tool not available

MB991928
Engine hanger

A: MB991929

Joint (50) 

×2

B: MB991930

Joint (90) 

×2

C: MB991931

Joint (140) 

×2

D: MB991932

Foot (standard) 

×4

E: MB991933

Foot (short) 

×2

F: MB991934

Chain and hook 
assembly

Tool not available

MD998443
Lash adjuster holder (8)

MD998443-01

Supporting of the lash 
adjuster to prevent it from 
falling when rocker shaft 
assembly is removed or 
installed

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

B991453

MZ203827

B991454

MB991895

B991928

A

B

C

D

E

F

SLIDE BRACKET (HI)

D998443   

SPECIAL TOOLS

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-6

MB990767
End yoke holder

MB990767-01

Holding the camshaft 
sprocket and crankshaft 
pulley when loosening and 
tightening bolt

MD998715
Crankshaft pulley holder 
pin

MIT308239

MD998713
Camshaft oil seal installer

MD998713-01

Camshaft oil seal 
installation

MB991559
Camshaft oil seal installer 
adapter

Tool not available

Camshaft oil seal 
installation (left bank side)
(Use with MD998713)

MD998717
Crankshaft front oil seal 
installer

MD998717-01

Crankshaft front oil seal 
installation

MD998781
Flywheel stopper

General service tool

Flywheel <M/T> or drive 
plate <A/T> supporting

MD998718
Crankshaft rear oil seal 
installer

MD998718-01

Crankshaft rear oil seal 
installation

MD998051
Cylinder head bolt 
wrench

MD998051-01 or 
General service tool

Cylinder head bolt 
loosening and tightening

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

B990767

D998713    

B991559

D998781  

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-7

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

M1111003100139

Refer to GROUP 00, Maintenance Service 

− Drive Belts 

(Check Condition) 

P.00-46

.

IGNITION TIMING CHECK

M1111001700458

Required Special Tool:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.I.C.

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991911: Main Harness B

1. Before inspection, set vehicles in the following condition:

• Engine coolant temperature: 80 − 95°C (176 − 203°F)

• Lights and all accessories: OFF

• Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with A/T)

MD998767
Tensioner pulley socket 
wrench

MD998752-01

Timing belt tension 
adjustment

MD998769
Crankshaft sprocket 
spacer

General service tool

Used if the crankshaft 
needs to be rotated to 
attach the timing belt, etc.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

D998767

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L>

11C-8

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
2. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
3. Set up a timing light.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle.
5. Check that the idle speed is approximately 700 r/min.
6. Select scan tool MB991958 actuator test "item number 17."
7. Check that basic ignition timing is within the standard value.

Standard value: 5

° BTDC ± 3°

8. If the basic ignition timing is not within the standard value, 

check the following items:

• Diagnostic output

• Timing belt cover and crankshaft position sensor installation 

conditions

• Crankshaft sensing blade condition

CAUTION

If the actuator test is not canceled, the forced drive will 
continue for 27 minutes. Driving in this state could lead to 
engine failure.
9. Press the clear key on scan tool MB991958 (select forced 

drive stop mode), and cancel the actuator test.

10.Check that the actual ignition timing is at the standard value.

Standard value: Approximately 15

° BTDC

NOTE: Ignition timing fluctuates about 

±

 7

°

 Before Top Dead 

Center, even under normal operating condition.
NOTE: It is automatically further advanced by about 5

°

 to 

10

°

 Before Top Dead Center at higher altitudes.

IDLE MIXTURE CHECK

M1111002100277

Required Special Tool:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.I.C.

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991911: Main Harness B

1. Before inspection, set vehicles in the following condition:

• Engine coolant temperature: 80 − 95°C (176 − 203°F)

• Lights and all accessories: OFF

• Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with A/T)

AK301853

AB

MB991911

16-PIN

MB991827

MB991824