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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2004ECLIPSE L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMECROSS-MEMBERFRONT CROSS-MEMBER BUSHINGSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC
Front Cross-Member Bushing: Service and Repair
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
CROSSMEMBER BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Required Special Tools:
^ MB990828: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991045: Bushing Remover and Installer
Crossmember Bushings A and B
1. Apply soapy water to the contact surface of the bushing when press-fitted the bushing.
2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard values
^ [2.4L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
^ Bushing B: 4.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.16 ± 0.04 inch)
^ [3.0L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A, B: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
Crossmember Bushing C
1. Use special tool MB990828 to drive out and press-fit the crossmember bushing C.
2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard value (A): 4.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.16 ± 0.02 inch)
Required Special Tools:
^ MB990828: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991045: Bushing Remover and Installer
Crossmember Bushings A and B
Part 2 Of 2:
1. Apply soapy water to the contact surface of the bushing when press-fitted the bushing.
2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard values
^ [2.4L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
^ Bushing B: 4.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.16 ± 0.04 inch)
^ [3.0L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A, B: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
Crossmember Bushing C
1. Use special tool MB990828 to drive out and press-fit the crossmember bushing C.
2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard value (A): 4.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.16 ± 0.02 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.