Campaign - Timing Belt Replacement Procedure
NO.: SC-93-001DATE: March, 1993
MODEL: 1992 Eclipse
SUBJECT:
ECLIPSE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
PURPOSE
This bulletin provides instructions for the replacement of the timing belt on certain 1992 2.0L DOHC (Turbo and Non-Turbo) Eclipse vehicles. A letter has been sent to all owners of the affected vehicles requesting them to return their vehicles to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the timing belt replaced. A copy of this letter is shown in this bulletin.
Please note that the customer is not to be charged for the repairs covered by this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This procedure applies to CERTAIN 1992 Eclipse vehicles equipped with a 2.0L DOHC (Turbo and Non-Turbo) engine and manufactured between September 1991 and October 1991. It does not apply to any other models nor to vehicles which have already had the timing belt replaced.
REQUIRED OPERATION
Remove and replace the timing belt (A).
PARTS INFORMATION
Timing belt: MD182291
One required on each claim.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Submit as Recall Claim type "C", menu option "E-5" on your Diamond Network System. Do not submit as "W" claims.
Required Operation
Labor Operation Code: C9301TXX
Time Allowance: 2.7 hr.
Add 0.3 hr if equipped with Air Conditioning.
Note:
the "O" in the above labor code is the number ZERO. A sample required work claim is shown in this bulletin.
TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
Use the procedures shown in the 1992-93 Eclipse Service Manual beginning on Page 11G6-32. The procedures shown in the 1992-93 Engine Overhaul Manual beginning on Page 11C-24 can also be used.
AUTO TENSIONER INFORMATION
When replacing the timing belt, the auto tensioner must be removed from the engine, inspected, and reset before belt reinstallation. These steps are necessary to properly pre-adjust the timing belt's tension. Whenever the timing belt is removed, the tensioner extends to its outermost travel and must be reset.
DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY REPLACE THE TENSIONER!
Auto tensioner replacement is not necessary unless the unit fails inspection. Use the tensioner inspection procedures shown in the 1992-93 Eclipse Service Manual beginning on Page 11G6-28 or the procedures shown in the 1992-93 Engine Overhaul Manual beginning on Page 11C-39. If a tensioner is found to be faulty, replace it, and save the old part. Normal parts retention procedures apply.
Caution:
When resetting the tensioner, care must be used to avoid damaging the plug on the tensioner. Place a plain washer over the plug to prevent direct contact with the vise's "soft" jaws.
Auto Tensioner Part Number:
MD164533