Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 677

IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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Example 4

• Wave characteristics

Spark line is high and short

• Cause of problem

Spark plug cable is not properly connected. (Causing a 
dual ignition)

Example 5

• Wave characteristics

No waves in wave damping section

• Cause of problem

Layer short in ignition coil.

IGNITION COIL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>

M1163004000396

AKX00291

AKX00292

AC000288

1

2

3

1

2

4

9.8 ± 2.0 N·m
87 ± 17 in-lb

9.8 ± 2.0 N·m
87 ± 17 in-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

SPARK PLUG CABLE

2.

IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

3.

SPARK PLUG

4.

IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR 
ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.0L ENGINE>

M1163002000174

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
1. Set the number 1 cylinder to top dead compression center.
2. Align the mating marks on the distributor housing and 

coupling, and then install the distributor to the engine.

3. Check that the ignition timing is at the standard value. (Refer 

to GROUP 11C, On-vehicle - Ignition Timing Check 

P.11C-7

.)

Pre-removal Operation
• Air Cleaner Removal (Refer to GROUP 15 − Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Air Cleaner Installation (Refer to GROUP15 − Air Cleaner 

P.15-6

.)

• Ignition Timing Check (Refer to GROUP 11C, On-vehicle 

Service 

− Ignition Timing Check 

P.11C-7

.)

AC000289 AB

1

2

4

5

2

3

4

5

13 ± 2 N·m
109 ± 21 in-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

N

N

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR

2.

SPARK PLUG CABLE 
CONNECTION

>>A<<

3.

DISTRIBUTOR

•

INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM 
(REFER TO GROUP 15 

− INTAKE 

MANIFOLD PLENUM 

P.15-7

.)

4.

SPARK PLUG CABLE

5.

SPARK PLUG

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AC000290 AB

MATING
MARKS

IGNITION SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1163002200059

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>

M1163003400432

AK000203AC

1

2

3

4

5

2.3 ± 0.7  N·m
20 ± 6 in-lb

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1.

DISTRIBUTOR CAP

2.

ROTOR

3.

PACKING

4.

DISTRIBUTOR HOUSING

5.

O-RING

DISASSEMBLY STEPS 

AC000291

CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR

8.8 ± 1.0 N·m
78 ± 9 in-lb

N

AB

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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>

M1163003500417

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

11A, Timing Belt 

P.11A-38

.)

AC000292

1

1

2

3

4

12 ± 2 N·m
100 ± 22 in-lb

8.8 ± 1.0 N·m
78 ± 9 in-lb

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 4 ft-lb

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 4 ft-lb

49 ± 10 N·m
36 ± 7 ft-lb

49 ± 10 N·m
36 ± 7 ft-lb

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

PRESSURE HOSE AND TUBE 
ASSEMBLY CONNECTION

2.

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 
ASSEMBLY

3.

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 
BRACKET

4.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION 
SENSOR

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)