Oil Pan

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Service Points
[A] Oil Pan Removal





1. Tap the special tool in deeply between the oil pan and the cylinder block.
2. Hitting the special tool on the side, slide it along the oil pan to remove it.

[B] Outer Rotor/Inner Rotor Removal





1. Make alignment dots on the outer and inner rotors for reference in reassembly.

Installation Service Points
]A[ Inner Rotor / Outer Rotor Installation





1. Apply engine oil to the rotors. Then, install the rotors ensuring that the alignment dots made at disassembly are properly aligned.

]B[ Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation








1. Using the special tool, knock the oil seal into the oil pump case.

NOTE: Knock it as far as it goes.

]C[ Oil Pan Installation





1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.
2. Apply a 4 mm (0.157 inch) diameter bead of sealant to the oil pan. Be sure to install the oil pan quickly while the sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).
Specified sealant: Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent
3. Tighten oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
4. After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil and coolant for approximately 1 hour.

CAUTION: When installing the oil pan, be sure not to expel the sealant from the oil pan flange at portion A in the illustration.

]D[ Drain Plug Gasket Installation





1. Install the drain plug gasket as illustrated.

]E[ Oil Filter Installation





1. Clean the installation surface of the filter bracket.
2. Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter on until the O-ring contacts the bracket. Then tighten 3/4 turn [14 Nm (10 ft. lbs)].

]F[ Sealant Application To Oil Pressure Gauge Unit





1. Coat the threads of the gauge unit with sealant and install it using the special tool
Specified sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent

CAUTION:
1. Keep the end of threaded portion clear of sealant.
2. Avoid an overtightening.

]G[ Sealant Application To Oil Pressure Switch





1. Coat the threads of the switch with sealant and install the switch using the special tool
Specified sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent

CAUTION:
1. Keep the end of threaded portion clear of sealant.
2. Avoid an overtightening.

INSPECTION

Oil Pump





1. Check the tip clearance
Standard value: 0.06 - 0.18 mm (0.0024 - 0.0071 inch)





2. Check the side clearance
Standard value: 0.04 - 0.10 mm (0.0016 - 0.0039 inch)





3. Check the body clearance.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.18 mm (0.0040 - 0.0070 inch)
Limit: 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)

Oil Cooler Bypass Valve





1. Make sure that the valve moves smoothly
2. Ensure that the dimension L measures the standard value under normal temperature and humidity.
Dimension L: 34.5 mm (1.358 inch)
3. The dimension must be the standard value when measured after the valve has been dipped in 100�C (212�F) oil
Dimension L: 40 mm (1.57 inch) or more