Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 357

ENGINE OVERHAUL
TSB Revision
Front
Shaft and
I N S P E C T I O N
FRONT
(1) Check oil holes for clogging and -clean if necessary.
(2) Check left counterbalance shaft front bearing
wear, damage and seizure. If there is anything 'wrong
with the section, replace the front case.
(3) Check the front case for cracks and other 'damage. Re-
place cracked or damaged front case.
OIL SEAL
(1) Check the oil seal lip for wear and damage. Replace
oil seal if necessary.
(2) Check the seal lip for deterioration. Replace oil seal
if necessary.
COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT
(1) Check oil holes for clogging.
(2) Check journal for seizure, damage and contact with bear-
ing. If there is anything wrong with the journal, replace
counterbalance shaft, bearing or front case assembly.
OIL PUMP
(1) Assemble the-oil pump gear to the front case and rotate
it to ensure smooth rotation with no looseness.
(2) Ensure that there is no ridge wear on the contact surface
between the front case and the gear surface of the oil
pump cover,
(3) Check the side clearance
Standard value:
Drive gear
Driven gear
CASE
mm
mm
in.)
in.)