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Mitsubishi — Lifting the engine

Installation

From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Excessive load on hangers can damage them and cause a serious accident.

Procedure

  1. Use wire ropes, shackles and slings capable of supporting the weight of the engine.
  2. Attach slings to the hangers provided on the engine.
  3. Attach wire ropes to the hanger after removing the pipe cover and insulator near the hanger.
  4. Keep the engine balanced during lifting by considering its center of gravity.
  5. Keep the angle formed by slings attached to hangers within 60 degrees.
  6. Use a cloth or other soft padding to prevent wire ropes from contacting the engine.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Angle formed by slings within 60 degrees

Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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