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1. 28 Temporarily disconnect the crankshaft position sensor Crank the engine at least three times to build up oil pressure in the cylinder heads Then reconnect the crankshaft position sensor 29 Clear any DTCs set in the PCM 30 Start the engine and confirm that there are no unusual noises or fluid leaks 31 Reset the customer s audio settings and reset the clock 32 Confirm proper window operation Ensure that the auto down feature on the driver s window and the short stroke feature on both windows are operational If necessary reinitialize the short stroke memory as follows DOOR GLASS SHORT STROKE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE a Close the door b Use the power window switch to fully close the window c Release the power window switch d Pull up the power window switch again and hold it for a few seconds until a soft click is heard 33 Test drive the vehicle to confirm normal engine operation PARTS INFORMATION The exhaust rocker arm and shaft assembly p n 1030A001RW is a temporary part number and in limited suppy This p n is on manual allocation code If inspection determines that rocker arm and shaft assembly replacement is necessary you must first call Tech Line 1 800 446 6064 to have a case number assigned Tech Line will then contact Corporate Parts to request an order be entered and released Corporate Parts will include the assigned case number with the order Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts li2. the engine room Temporarily disconnect the crankshaft position sensor Crank the engine at least three times to build up oil pressure in the cylinder heads Then reconnect the crankshaft position sensor Clear any DTCs set in the PCM Start the engine and confirm that there are no unusual noises or fluid leaks Reset the customer s audio settings and reset the clock Confirm proper window operation Ensure that the auto down feature on the driver s window and the short stroke feature on both windows are operational If necessary reinitialize the short stroke memory as follows Page 4 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 Close the door Use the power window switch to fully close the window Release the power window switch Pull up the power window switch again and hold it for a few seconds until a soft click is heard 2979 31 Test drive the vehicle to confirm normal engine operation PROCEDURE B LEFT FRONT ENGINE BANK 1 Remove the air cleaner assembly 2 Remove the battery 3 Disconnect the engine harness from the front engine bank 4 Remove the ignition coils and rocker cover A CAUTION USE CARE TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE ROCKER COVER 5 Place a large container under the vehicle to collect coolant draining from the cylinder head 6 Remove the bolts securing the thermostat housing and water pipe housing to the cylinder heads Reposition the thermostat housing to allow room for ca
3. Page 1 of 8 MITSUBISHI wets TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TECHNICAL INFORMATION ENGINE TICKING NOISE DATE July 2005 MODEL 2006 Eclipse CIRCULATE TO GENERAL MANAGER X PARTS MANAGER X TECHNICIAN X SERVICE ADVISOR X SERVICE MANAGER X WARRANTY PROCESSOR _ SALES MANAGER PURPOSE Some affected vehicles may have a ticking Sounds like a loud valve lifter noise due to the exhaust rocker arm contacting the intake rocker arm The noise may occur in the left or the right engine bank or possibly in both banks This condition also damages the camshaft To eliminate the noise replace the intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assembly and the camshaft in the affected engine bank s This bulletin describes replacement procedures AFFECTED VEHICLES 2006 Eclipse 3 8L V6 models produced between 6 13 05 6 22 05 between VIN 6E004546 VIN 6E005929 NOTE Dealers should check their inventory vehicles within this VIN range for this condition PROCEDURE Refer to the 2006 Eclipse service manual for details 1 Start the engine and confirm there is ticking Sounds like a loud valve lifter noise If a ticking noise is heard confirm the location of the noise left or right engine bank 2 Record the customer s audio settings 3 Be sure the windows and the sunroof are completely closed 4 Remove the strut tower bar 5 Remove the battery and the battery tray 6 Drain the coolant and dispose of p
4. mshaft removal REMOVE 10 MM BOLT 7 Remove the 10 mm bolt securing the thermostat housing to the coolant pipe at the center of the engine block A CAUTION DO NOT PULL THE COOLANT PIPE OUT OF THE WATER PUMP Page 5 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 lt LEFT BANK gt lt HA PERV RW 8 Remove the intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft BAS pa SOLOS I assemblies Install special tool MD998443 01 to WSS N oy prevent the valve lash adjusters from falling out DO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS BOAO 5 A CAUTION f A Be Ay y X EN LEFT FRONT ENGINE BANK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSING CYLINDER 9 Set the engine timing to TDC No 1 10 Remove the timing belt 11 Remove the camshaft sprocket 12 Have an assistant push down on the radiator hose while pulling up on the water pipe thermostat housing to allow room for camshaft removal Remove the camshaft Keep the camshaft position sensing cylinder for re use 13 Install the camshaft position sensing cylinder to the new camshaft Install a new camshaft using the appropriate part listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin Page 6 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 14 15 16 17 Remove the old sealant from the camshaft position sensor support Apply new silicone sealant then reinstall the camshaft position sensor support Install new intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assemblies Use the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of thi
5. roperly Go to PROCEDURE A if the ticking noise is coming from the right rear engine bank Go to PROCEDURE B if the ticking noise is coming from the left front engine bank FILE UNDER Group 11 Engine in the Dealer Service Information Binder 2902 Page 2 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 PROCEDURE A RIGHT REAR ENGINE BANK 1 Remove the air cleaner intake 2 Remove the intake manifold plenum cover 3 Disconnect the engine harness from the intake manifold plenum Remove the plenum and discard a tae a cloth over the intake manifold to prevent possible damage during repair 4 Remove the timing belt covers Refer to page 11C 59 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual 5 Remove the ignition coils and the rocker cover 6 Remove the oil feeder control valve right housing a E d oS 3 lt NO T _ amp TIMING BELT OIL FEEDER CONTROL VALVE RIGHT HOUSING 7 Set the engine timing to TDC No 1 8 Remove the timing belt Refer to page 11C 61 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual 9 Remove the intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assemblies Install special tool MD998443 01 to prevent the valve lash adjusters from falling out A CAUTION DO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Page 3 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 Remove the camshaft Install a new camshaft using the appropriate part lis
6. s bulletin Torque the bolts securing the intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assemblies to Intake 31 3 Nm 23 2 ft lb Exhaust 13 1 Nm 115 9 in Ib A CAUTION DO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS Reinstall the camshaft sprocket and torque to 88 10 Nm 65 7 ft lb Reinstall the water pipe and thermostat housing Use the new thermostat housing gaskets listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin positioned as shown below LEFT FRONT BANK O O FRONT OF VEHICLE REAR OF VEHICLE co ae RIGHT REAR BANK O O 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Reinstall the timing belt and reset the engine timing Refer to page 11C 62 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual Perform valve clearance adjustment Refer to page 11C 12 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual NOTE Cold engine specification is 0 10 mm 0 004 in Reinstall the ignition coils and rocker cover Tighten rocker cover bolts to 3 5 0 5 Nm 31 4 in lb Z CAUTION DO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS Reconnect the engine harness Reinstall the timing belt covers Reinstall the battery Reinstall the air cleaner assembly Reinstall the strut tower bar Page 7 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 26 Add coolant Refer to page 14 22 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual NOTE Raising the front of the vehicle will help eliminate air in the cooling system more quickly 27 Use water to clean any spilled coolant from the engine room
7. sted below Page 8 of 8 TSB 05 11 002 WARRANTY INFORMATION Rocker Arm Assembly and Camshaft Replacement If Right Bank Nature Code 80D Cause Code 450 Labor Operation No 11331094 Time Allowance 3 7 hrs Rocker Arm Assembly and Camshaft Replacement If Left Bank Nature Code 80D Cause Code 450 Labor Operation No 11331095 Time Allowance 3 4 hrs Rocker Arm Assembly and Camshaft Replacement If Both Banks Nature Code 80D Cause Code 450 Labor Operation No 11331096 Time Allowance 6 3 hrs Warranty Coverage Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage 10 years 100 000 miles to the original owner and 5 years 60 000 miles to subsequent owners Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change For the latest version of this document go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link MEDIC or the Mitsubishi Service Information website www mitsubishitechinfo com
8. ted in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin Reinstall the camshaft sprocket Tighten the camshaft bolt to 88 10 Nm 65 7 ft lb Install new intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assemblies Use the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin Torque the bolts securing the intake and exhaust rocker arm and shaft assemblies to Intake 31 3 Nm 23 2 ft lb Exhaust 13 1 Nm 115 9 in Ib A CAUTION DO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS Reinstall the oil feeder control valve right housing Temporarily install the rocker cover Reinstall the timing belt and reset the engine timing Refer to page 11C 62 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual Perform valve clearance adjustment Refer to page 11C 12 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual NOTE Cold engine specification is 0 10 mm 0 004 in Tighten the rocker cover bolts to 3 5 0 5 Nm 31 4 in lb Do not use impact tools Reinstall the ignition coils Reconnect the engine harness Reinstall the timing belt covers Reinstall the intake manifold plenum Use a new gasket listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin Reinstall the battery tray and the battery Reinstall the air cleaner intake Reinstall the strut tower bar Add coolant Refer to page 14 22 in the 2006 Eclipse service manual NOTE Raising the front of the vehicle will help eliminate air in the cooling system more quickly Use water to clean any spilled coolant from
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