Engine - Revised Crankshaft & Related Part Specs.
No: TSB-11-11-001DATE: July, 2011
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
4B1 NON-TURBO ENGINE CRANKSHAFT & RELATED PARTS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
PURPOSE
To enhance durability the crankshaft and related parts for 4B1 non-turbocharged engines have been changed as follows:
- New material and flange shape of crankshaft
- New length of flywheel bolts and drive plate bolts
This bulletin provides specifications for the new crankshaft and related parts.
NOTE:
The new crankshaft can be installed on earlier model years only if it is replaced together with the new flywheel bolts and drive plate bolts.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2011 Lancer
2011 Lancer Sportback
2011 Outlander 2.4L
2011 Outlander Sport/RVR
Crankshaft changed in production effective late September 2010
Flywheel bolts and drive plate bolts changed in production effective mid-April 2010