REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal Operation
  • Engine Oil Draining <4M4> (Refer to GROUP 12 - On-vehicle Service, Engine Oil Replacement ).
  • Front Differential Carrier Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 26 - Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).

 Post-installation Operation
  • Front Differential Carrier Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 26 - Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).
  • Engine Oil Refilling <4M4> (Refer to GROUP 12 - On-vehicle Service, Engine Oil Replacement ).




Removal steps


1.
 Engine oil pan drain plug

>>B<<
 2.
 Engine oil pan drain plug gasket


3.
 Battery cable connection


4.
 Engine oil pan cover assembly (L.H.)


5.
 Insulator


6.
 Engine oil pan cover (L.H.)


7.
 Dust cover


8.
 Stiffener


9.
 Engine oil level gauge and guide assembly


10.
 O-ring
<<A>>
 >>A<<
 11.
 Engine oil pan


12.
 Engine oil pan strainer


13.
 O-ring


14.
 Engine oil pan cover assembly


15.
 Engine oil pan rubber


16.
 Engine oil pan cover


17.
 Engine oil pan cover assembly (R.H.)

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> ENGINE OIL PAN AND ENGINE OIL PAN STRAINER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1.Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.


2.
caution Do not use special tool oil pan FIPG cutter (MD998727) in area A of the engine oil pan. Using the special tool (MD998727) in area A may cause deformation of the front case because the front case is made of aluminium.
Tap special tool (MD998727) into the range (B) between the cylinder block and the engine oil pan, and then slide the tool sideways.
note If any surrounding parts interfere with the removal, there is no need to use the special tool.
3.With the engine oil pan separated from the cylinder block, remove the engine oil pan strainer mounting bolts, and then remove the engine oil pan together with engine oil pan strainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1.Remove sealant from the engine oil pan and cylinder block surfaces.

2.Apply the specified sealant to the mating surface of the timing gear case and crankcase.
Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent
note Install the engine oil pan within 15 minutes after applying sealant.

3.Apply the specified sealant to the engine oil pan mating surface as shown.
Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent
4.
caution Then wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or coolant touch the sealant surface during that time.
Tighten the engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 24 ± 4 N·m

>>B<< ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION

Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.