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Fig. 2: Timing Belt Components
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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Fig. 3: Camshaft & Crankshaft Timing Marks
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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Accessory Mount Stay Bolt (Montero)
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 17 (23)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 36 (49)\
Cooling Fan Bracket (Montero) ............................ 30 (41\
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Engine Hanger (Montero) .................................. 13 (17\
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Generator Bolt (Diamante) ................................ 15 (21\
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Generator Bolt (Montero)
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 15 (21)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 38 (51)\
Generator Bracket (Diamante)
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 35 (48)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 17 (23)\
Generator Pivot Nut (Diamante) ........................... 32 (44\
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Tensioner Pulley Nut ..................................... 37 (50)\
Tensioner Bracket Stay Bolt (Montero) .................... 18 (24\
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Intake Manifold & Fuel
Bracket (Montero) ........................................ 18 (24\
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ECT Sensor ............................................... 22 (30)\
Intake Manifold Nut ...................................... 15 (21)\
Thermostat Case .......................................... 14 (19)\
Water Inlet Fitting Bolt ................................. 14 (19)\
Water Outlet Fitting Bolt ................................ 14 (19)\
Water Passage (Montero) .................................. 14 (19\
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Heater Pipe Bolt (Diamante) .............................. 13 (18\
)
Intake Plenum & Throttle Body
Air Intake Fitting Bolt & Nut (Montero) .................. 13 (18\
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EGR Pipe Bolt ............................................ 13 (18)\
EGR Pipe Flair Nut ....................................... 44 (59)\
EGR Valve Bolt ........................................... 16 (22)\
Intake Manifold Plenum (Diamante) ........................ 13 (18\
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Intake Manifold Plenum Stay Bolt
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 13 (18)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 27 (36)\
Water Outlet Fitting Bracket Bolt ........................ 14 (19)\
Bracket (Diamante) ....................................... 18 (24\
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Motor Mount Brackets
Bracket
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 16 (22)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 30 (41)\
12 mm Bolt ............................................. 55 (75)\
Oil Pan & Oil Pump
Drain Plug ............................................... 30 (40)\
Oil Cooler By-Pass Valve (Montero) ....................... 41 (55\
)
Oil Filter Bolt (Montero) ................................ 15 (21\
)
Oil Filter Bracket
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 18 (24)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 30 (40)\
Oil Screen
8 mm Bolt ............................................... 14 (19)\
Plug .................................................... 33 (45)\
Piston & Connection Rod
Connecting Rod Cap Nut ................................... 38 (52)\
Rocker Arms & Camshafts
Distributor Adapter Bolt (Diamante) ...................... 17 (23\
)
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolt .................................... 23 (31)\
Spark Plug ................................................. 18 (25)\
Timing Belt
Auto Tensioner Bolt ...................................... 18 (24)\
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt ................................... 65 (88)\
Idler Pulley Bolt ........................................ 32 (44)\
Tensioner Arm Bolt ....................................... 32 (44)\
Tensioner Pulley Bolt .................................... 36 (49)\
Water Pump Bolt (Montero) ................................ 18 (24\
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Water Pump Bolt (Diamante)
8 mm Bolt .............................................. 18 (24)\
10 mm Bolt ............................................. 30 (41)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Crankshaft & Drive Plate
Bell Housing ............................................ 79.7 (9)\
Oil Seal Case .......................................... 97.3 (11)\
Rear Plate (Montero) ................................... 97.3 (11\
)
Exhaust Manifold
Heat Shield ........................................... 123.9 (14)\
Oil Level Gauge Guide Bolt ............................ 123.9 (14)\
Generator & Drive Belt
Cooling Fan Bolt (Montero) ............................. 97.3 (11\
)
Cooling Fan Nut (Montero) .............................. 97.3 (11\
)
Timing Indicator Bolt (Montero) ........................ 97.3 (11\
)
Intake Manifold & Fuel
ECT Gauge Sender ....................................... 97.4 (11)\
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolt ............................ 79.6 (9)\
Fuel Pipe Banjo Bolt .................................... 79.6 (9)\
Injector & Fuel Rail Bolt ............................. 106.2 (12)\
Water Outlet Pipe ..................................... 123.9 (14)\
Intake Plenum & Throttle Body
Ignition Coil Bolt (Montero) ............................ 115 (13\
)
Manifold Differential Pressure (MDP) Sensor ............. 44 (4.9\
)
Throttle Body Bolt ...................................... 106 (12)\
Vacuum Hose Assembly (Diamante) ......................... 88 (9.8\
)
Oil Pan & Oil Pump
Baffle Plate (Montero) ................................. 97.3 (11\
)
Baffle Plate (Diamante) ................................ 97.3 (11\
)
6 mm Bolt ............................................... 53.1 (6)\
8 mm Bolt ............................................... 79.6 (9)\
Oil Pump Cover Bolt (Diamante) ......................... 88.5 (10\
)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt (Montero)
6 mm x 10 mm Bolt .................................... 97.3 (11)\
6 mm x 18 mm Bolt ..................................... 53.1 (6)\
Oil Pressure Gauge Sender .............................. 88.5 (10)\
Oil Pan (Upper) ......................................... 53.1 (6\
)
Oil Pan (Lower) ........................................ 97.3 (11\
)
Oil Pump Case ......................................... 123.9 (14)\
Oil Screen (Montero)
6 mm Bolt ............................................. 53.1 (9)\
Rocker Arms & Camshafts
Rocker Cover Bolt ....................................... 31 (3.5)\
Thrust Case Bolt ...................................... 115.1 (13)\
Timing Belt
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (Montero) ................ 79.6 (\
9)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor ........................ 79.6 (9\
)
( 1) - Tighten cylinder head bolts in 2 or 3 steps with engine cold.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS\
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Application Specification
Displacement .................................. 213.4 Cu. In. (3.5L)\
Bore ............................................... 3.6614" (93 mm)\

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2) - See Figs. 1 and 2. 

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3) - Engine ID is eighth character of VIN. 

(
4) - Fuel system is a Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) system. 

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5) - Ignition timing is computer-controlled. 

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6) - This system may also be referred to as distributor ignition. 

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7) - This system may also be referred to as distributorless 

ignition. 

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VIN DEFINITION
J A 3 A Y 3 6 A 1 W U 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
4 - Indicates Restraint System. ( 1)
5 - Indicates Model.
6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
7 - Indicates Body Type.
8 - Indicates Engine Type and Make.
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year.
11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12-17 - Indicates Serial Number.
( 1) - On Montero & Montero Sport, fourth character of VIN indicates
GVWR.
VIN CODE/YEAR APPLICATIONS
VIN CODE/YEAR APPLICATION TABLE\
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VIN Code Model Year
T ................................................... 1996
V ................................................... 1997
W ................................................... 1998
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ENGINE CODE LOCATIONS
Fig. 1: Engine Code Locations (Diamante)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

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EAC Electric Assist Choke 

EACV Electric Air Control Valve 

EBCM Electronic Brake Control Module 

ECA Electronic Control Assembly 

ECAT Electronically Controlled Automatic Transaxle 

ECM Electronic Control Module 

ECT Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 

ECU Electronic Control Unit or Engine Control Unit 

EDF Electric Drive Fan relay assembly 

EDIS Electronic Distributorless Ignition System 

EEC Electronic Engine Control 

EECS Evaporative Emission Control System 

EEPROM Electronically Erasable PROM 

EFE Early Fuel Evaporation 

EFI Electronic Fuel Injection 

EGO Exhaust Gas Oxygen sensor (see HEGO) 

EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation system 

EGRC EGR Control solenoid or system 

EGRV EGR Vent solenoid or system 

EMR Emission Maintenance Reminder Module 

ESA Electronic Spark Advance 

ESC Electronic Spark Control 

EST Electronic Spark Timing 

ETR Emergency Tensioning Retractor 

EVAP Fuel Evaporative System 

EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center 

EVO Electronic Variable Orifice 

EVP EGR Valve Position Sensor 

EVR EGR Valve Regulator 

EVRV Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve 

Elect. Electronic 

Eng. Engine 

Evap. Evaporative 

Exc. Except 


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"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"F" ABBREVIATION TABLE\
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F Fahrenheit (Degrees) 

F/B Fuse Block 

FBC Feedback Carburetor 

FI Fuel Injector or Fuel Injection 

FICD Fast Idle Control Device 

FIPL Fuel Injector Pump Lever 

FP Fuel Pump 

FPM Fuel Pump Monitor 

FPR-VSV Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Switching Valve 

FWD Front Wheel Drive 

Fed. Federal 

Ft. Lbs. Foot Pounds 


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"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE
"G" ABBREVIATION TABLE\
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(2) - Use Texaco MTX FM fluid.\
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QUICK-SERVICE
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS TABLE (DIAMANTE)\
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Component Miles
Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................ ( 1)
Coolant ........................................... 30,000
Oil ................................................. 7500
Oil Filter .................................... ( 2) 15,000
Spark Plugs ....................................... 60,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
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Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................ ( 1)
Coolant ........................................... 30,000
Oil
Non-Turbo ......................................... 7500
Turbo ............................................. 5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo ................................... ( 2) 15,000
Turbo ....................................... ( 2) 10,000
Spark Plugs ....................................... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Transfer Case Fluid .................................. ( 3)
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
( 3) - Inspect fluid every 30,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS TABLE (GALANT)\
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Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................ ( 1)
Coolant .............................................. ( 2)

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Oil ................................................. 7500
Oil Filter .................................... (3) 15,000
Spark Plugs ....................................... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Timing & Balance Shaft Belts ...................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Inspect fluid every 30,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 3) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
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Component Miles
Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................ ( 1)
Coolant .............................................. ( 2)
Oil ................................................. 7500
Oil Filter .................................... ( 3) 15,000
Spark Plugs ....................................... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Inspect fluid every 30,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 3) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS TABLE (MONTERO)\
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Component Miles
Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................... ( 1)
Coolant ........................................... 30,000
Front & Rear Axle Fluid ( 2) ....................... 30,000
Oil ................................................. 7500
Oil Filter .................................... ( 3) 15,000
Manual Transmission .................................. ( 4)
Spark Plugs ( 5) ................................... 60,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Limited-slip differential.
( 3) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
( 4) - Inspect fluid every 30,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
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(5) - Use Platinum spark plugs only.\
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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS TABLE (MONTERO SPORT)\
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Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transmission
Except 4WD ......................................... ( 1)
4WD ............................................. 30,000
Axle Fluid ( 2) .................................... 30,000
Coolant ........................................... 30,000
Oil ................................................. 7500
Oil Filter .................................... ( 3) 15,000
Spark Plugs ( 4) ................................... 60,000
Spark Plug Wires .................................. 60,000
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Limited-slip differential.
( 3) - Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is
less than 7500 miles.
( 4) - Use Platinum spark plugs only.
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Air Filter ........................................ 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................ ( 1)
Coolant ........................................... 30,000
Oil
Non-Turbo ......................................... 7500
Turbo ............................................. 5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo ....................................... 15,000
Turbo ........................................... 10,000
Spark Plugs
Except Platinum ................................. 30,000
Platinum ........................................ 60,000
Spark Plug Wires ( 2) .............................. 60,000
Timing Belt ....................................... 60,000
( 1) - Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if
evidence of contamination appears, after repairing
reason for contamination.
( 2) - Except vehicles equipped with Federal Emissions.
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( 1) Deflection ( 1) Deflection
Application New Belt - In. (mm) Used Belt - In. (mm\
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Diamante
Generator & A/C .... .24-.28 (6.0-7.2) ....... .32-.37 (8.2-9.3\
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P/S ................ .33-.37 (8.4-9.3) ..... .46-.52 (11.7-13.4\
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Eclipse
2.0L Non-Turbo

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Fig. 2: Firing Order Firing Order (V6)
IGNITION TIMING
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) TABLE

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