<< G >> Engine Assembly Support

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Remove the vacuum pipe assembly (refer to WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE ), and install the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 N.m (8 ± 1 ft-lb)
< When engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used >
1. Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). (Set following parts to the base hanger.)
  - Slide bracket (HI)
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (MB992201) And Thermostat Case
    Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  - Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
  - Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)
2. Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.
  NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Engine Hanger Balance
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool On Engine Transaxle Assembly
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
< Engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) is used >
1. Set the feet of the engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) as shown in the figure.
  NOTE: Slide the front foot of the engine mechanical hanger (Special tool: MB991895) to balance the engine hanger.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Engine Hanger Balance
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (MB992201 And MB991895)
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.