REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal steps 1. A/T fluid level gauge and guide assembly 2. O-ring 3. Engine oil level gauge and guide assembly 4. O-ring 5. Engine hanger 6. Breather hose 7. Rocker cover assembly >>E<< 8. Camshaft end seal 9. Rocker cover gasket · Valve clearance check and adjustment (Refer to ). >>D<< 10. Timing chain tensioner >>C<< 11. Timing chain tensioner gasket <<A>> >>B<< 12. Camshaft sprocket >>A<< 13. Camshaft cap 14. Cylinder head bush 15. Camshaft

1. caution Never turn the crankshaft anti-clockwise. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, align the mating marks on the camshaft sprocket with the brilliant white mark ring plates on the timing chain to set No. 1 cylinder to TDC (Top Dead Centre) of its compression stroke.

2. caution Do not lock the camshaft using the timing chain. The camshaft sprocket bolt is left threaded, so the arrow indicating its tightening direction is marked on the bolt head. To loosen this bolt, turn the bolt to the opposite direction of the arrow. The timing chain must be attached to the camshaft sprocket. Hold the hexagonal part of the camshaft with an open end wrench, loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt, and then remove the camshaft sprocket with the timing chain still attached. 3.Tie up the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket with a cord to prevent the mating mark misalignment.

1.The camshaft numbers are embossed on the top of the camshaft caps. Install the camshaft caps in that order so that their front marks face the direction shown. 2.Tighten the camshaft cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 20 ± 0.5 N·m

2.Hold the hexagonal part of the camshaft with an open end wrench in the same manner as removal. 3.Apply a small amount of engine oil to the camshaft sprocket bolt thread and the flange, and then tighten to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 88 N·m

Place the timing chain tensioner gasket with its silicone print facing toward the timing chain tensioner side.

1.Raise the cam, and then push in the plunger, and lock the plunger using a hook. 2. caution To install the timing chain tensioner, always push in the plunger. If you fail to do this, the timing chain will be excessively tensioned, causing damage. Install the timing chain tensioner to the cylinder head. 3. caution If the crankshaft is turned anti-clockwise after the timing chain tensioner is installed, the plunger will be excessively tensioned, causing the plunger to go beyond the cam inside the timing chain tensioner. Turn the crankshaft clockwise. note If the crankshaft is turned clockwise after the timing chain tensioner is installed, the plunger is automatically unhooked. Then its internal ratchet mechanism adjusts the timing chain tension.

1.Apply the specified sealant to the camshaft end seal mating surface as shown. Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent note Install the camshaft end seal and rocker cover assembly within 15 minutes after applying sealant. 2.Install the camshaft end seal to the cylinder head.