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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2004ECLIPSE L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONS
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC
Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Specifications
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Crankshaft sprocket attaching bolt 118 ± 9 Nm (87 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft pulley attaching bolt 25 ± 4 Nm (18 ± 4 ft. lbs.)



ENGINE OVERHAUL
Connecting rod cap nut 120 ± 2 Nm (14 ± 1 ft. lbs.) + 90° to 94°
Connecting rod big end side clearance
Standard value 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.004 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.015 inch)
Bearing cap bolt 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft. lbs.) + 90°
Bearing cap bolt shank length 71.1 mm (2.79 inch)
Crankshaft bolt 162 ± 5 Nm (119 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft end play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.015 inch)
Crankshaft journal outside diameter 57.0 mm (2.24 inch)
Crankshaft pin outside diameter 45.0 mm (1.77 inch)
Crankshaft journal oil clearance
Standard value 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
Crankshaft pulley bolt 25 ± 5 Nm (18 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Piston stroke 100.0 mm (3.94 inch)
Piston outside diameter 86.5 mm (3.40 inch)
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 inch)
Piston ring side clearance
No.1
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0023 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0012 - 0.0023 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
Piston ring end gap
No.1
Standard value 0.25 - 0.35 mm (0.010 - 0.013 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.40 - 0.55 mm (0.016 - 0.021 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)
Oil ring side rail
Standard value 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.004 - 0.015 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.03 inch)
Crankshaft sprocket attaching bolt 118 ± 9 Nm (87 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft pulley attaching bolt 25 ± 4 Nm (18 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
ENGINE OVERHAUL
Connecting rod cap nut 120 ± 2 Nm (14 ± 1 ft. lbs.) + 90° to 94°
Connecting rod big end side clearance
Standard value 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.004 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.015 inch)
Bearing cap bolt 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft. lbs.) + 90°
Bearing cap bolt shank length 71.1 mm (2.79 inch)
Crankshaft bolt 162 ± 5 Nm (119 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft end play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.015 inch)
Crankshaft journal outside diameter 57.0 mm (2.24 inch)
Crankshaft pin outside diameter 45.0 mm (1.77 inch)
Crankshaft journal oil clearance
Standard value 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
Crankshaft pulley bolt 25 ± 5 Nm (18 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
Piston stroke 100.0 mm (3.94 inch)
Piston outside diameter 86.5 mm (3.40 inch)
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 inch)
Piston ring side clearance
No.1
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0023 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0012 - 0.0023 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
Piston ring end gap
No.1
Standard value 0.25 - 0.35 mm (0.010 - 0.013 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.40 - 0.55 mm (0.016 - 0.021 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)
Oil ring side rail
Standard value 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.004 - 0.015 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.03 inch)
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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.