This application is an interference engine. Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed, or engine damage may occur.
Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley. Noting bolt lengths and locations, remove upper and lower timing belt cover with gasket.
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Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
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The Mitsubishi Galant stands out in a world full of competent four-door sedans in a couple of ways From the outside, it has a distinctive look that won’t get lost in a parking lot. And when it comes time to sign the contract and make the monthly payments, the new owner should appreciate the solid value represented by the Galant and its healthy complement of features, all at an attractive price. The midsize Galant is offered in a range of trim levels, with a four-cylinder or a choice of two V6 engines, a long list of standard equipment and some worthwhile options.
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All models are equipped with a 2-speed wiper motor with an optional intermittent wiper feature. Some models are equipped with a rear wiper/washer. Galant is equipped with a wiper system that varies intermittent setting speed with vehicle speed. System uses ignition switch, wiper switch, intermittent switch, washer switch, vehicle speed sensor, and Electronic Time Alarm Control System (ETACS) ECU.
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A revised timing belt tensioner for 2002-2003 Acura 3.2L engines is part of a product improvement by Acura. The original design timing belt tensioner is filled with oil to dampen oscillation. Due to a manufacturing situation, the tensioner oil can leak. If enough oil is lost, the timing belt loosens and causes engine noise. The worst-case scenario is the belt may lose Read the rest of this entry »

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Removal of air intake plenum:
First of all, the task at hand is really easier than it appears. The only thing is… it takes time. If you know nothing about cars or what things are under the hood, I suggest you take a look at figure 18 and see if this is comprehendible to you. If it is and you have the tools and feel comfortable, please proceed. If not, I suggest you find a qualified mechanic instead of doing it yourself. The plenum itself is actually very easy to unbolt, only 13 bolts & nuts hold it in place. (fig. 19) What makes it complicated is all the other stuff you have to unbolt and move out of the way so your plenum is free to completely flip up and give you full access to the sparkplugs.
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Section 1: Repair instructions for E36 1. Connect DIS/MoDiC 3 tester to a vehicle and read out SRS module fault code memory. If the above mentioned SRS faults are set in the airbag control module, proceed with the repair. 2. Remove corresponding front seat. For a removal instructions refer to RA 52 10 000 , or RA 52 10 001 (sports seat) which can be found in the Technical Information System (TIS). 3. Disconnect vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove cable securing wire ties (1), unplug the belt tensioner connector (2) from the belt buckle assembly and from the Read the rest of this entry »

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The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. ST001-06. • Applicability has been updated to include 2005 – 2006 model year Avalon and 2006 model year Highlander HV. • Production Change information has been removed. • The Introduction, Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. TSB No. ST001-06 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
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Removal (Frontier, Pathfinder, QX4 & Xterra)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove the engine undercover. Drain coolant and remove the radiator.
Remove engine cooling fan and water pump pulley. Remove accessory drive belts. Remove spark plugs.
2. Remove distributor protector. Remove A/C compressor drive belt idler bracket. Remove fresh air intake
tube from rocker cover. Remove thermostat housing hose.
3. Rotate crankshaft to set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on compression stroke. See Fig. 1 . Remove crankshaft
pulley bolt and remove crankshaft pulley. Remove front upper and lower timing belt covers. See Fig. 2 .
4. Align punch mark on left camshaft sprocket with punch mark on timing belt upper rear cover. Align
punch mark on crankshaft sprocket with notch on oil pump housing. See Fig. 3 . Install crankshaft pulley
bolt so that crankshaft can be rotated.
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The installation of the AEM ECU on the 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo / Eagle Talon Tsi uses the stock sensors and actuators. The base map is automatically installed in the base calibrations directory in the AEMPro directory on your computer.
Full details of the test vehicle used to generate this map can be found in the files notes section. However, while the base map is a good starting point and may save you considerable time and money, it will not replace the need to tune your specific application. It is not intended to be driven aggressively. Ignoring this can and will damage your engine.
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