Removal And Installation: Notes

CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontal and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-removal Operation

Skid Plate and Under Cover Removal
Engine Oil Draining (Refer to ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Fuel Line Pressure Reduction [Refer to FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (HOW TO REDUCE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINES) .]
Hood Removal (Refer to HOOD .)
Battery Removal
Air Cleaner and Air Intake Hose Removal (Refer to AIR CLEANER .)
Radiator Removal (Refer to RADIATOR .)
Cooling Fan and Clutch Assembly Removal (Refer to COOLING FAN )
Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to EXHAUST PIPE AND MAIN MUFFLER .)
Transmission Assembly Removal (Refer to TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER ASSEMBLY .)

Post-installation Operation

Transmission Assembly Installation (Refer to TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER ASSEMBLY .)
Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to EXHAUST PIPE AND MAIN MUFFLER .)
Radiator Installation (Refer to RADIATOR <-- P.14-8 -->.)
Cooling Fan and Clutch Assembly Installation (Refer to COOLING FAN )
Air Cleaner and Air Intake Hose Installation (Refer to AIR CLEANER .)
Battery Installation
Hood Installation (Refer to HOOD .)
Engine Oil Refilling (Refer to ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Fuel Leak Check
Skid Plate and Under Cover Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Assembly Components (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Assembly Components (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tool:

MB991683: Sling Chain Set