Lower

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Service Point
[A] Oil Pan, Lower Removal
1. Remove the oil pan, lower installation bolt.





2. Place a wooden block against the oil pan, lower as shown in the figure and remove by tapping with a hammer.

CAUTION: The use of an oil pan remover (MD998727) can damage the oil pan, upper (aluminum made).

Installation Service Points
]A[ Oil Pan, Lower Installation
1. Remove sealant from oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating surface.





3. Apply the specified sealant around the gasket surface of oil pan as specified in illustration.
Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART No. MD970389 or equivalent

NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 4 mm (0.16 inch) in diameter.

4. Assemble oil pan to cylinder block within 30 minutes after applying the sealant.
5. Tighten the oil pan mounting bolt in the order illustrated.