1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER service

11ENGINE and Camshaft Oil ‘Seat
REMOVAL SERVICE
sprocket
Camshaft sprocket
SPROCKET ,
(1) Rotate the crankshaft (right) direction and
align the timing marks.
cylinder the compression
stroke top dead center position.)
Caution
The crankshaft must always be rotated in the forward
direction only.
(2) Tie the camshaft sprocket and timing belt with a cord
so that the position of the camshaft sprocket will not move
with respect to the timing belt.
(3)
the special tool to remove the camshaft sprocket
with the timing belt attached.
Caution
After removing the camshaft sprocket, be sure
to rotate the crankshaft.
,
ARM AND ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.
Before removing the rocker arm assembly, install
the special tools as shown in the
that the lash
adjusters will not fall out.
,
INSTALLATION SERVICE
ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
(1) Temporarily tighten the rocker shaft with the b olt so that
all rocker arms on the inlet valve ‘bide do not push the
valves.
(2) Fit the rocker shaft spring from the and position
it so that it is right angles to the
guide.
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11ENGINE Pan and Oil Screen
OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
and Post-installation OperationlEngine Oil Draining and Supplying
(Refer to GROUP 00 Maintenance service.)l Oil Level Gauge Removal and InstallationlFront Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15 Exhaust Pipe and MainMuffler.)
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Specified sealant:
MITSUBISHI PART
or equivalent
739 Nm
229
0 0 0 0 0 2 4 5
Removal steps
1. Bell housing cover
2. Drain plug
3. G a s k e t 4. Oil p a n5. Oil screen

ENGINE Oil Pan and Oil
Draingasket Oil pan side
OIL PAN REMOVAL
After removing the oil pan remove the oil
pan with the special tool and
abrass
Caution
Do it slowly to avoid deformation of oil flange.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
OIL PAN INSTALLATION
Caution
After cleaning the oil bolt holes the
seal case, the oil’ pan should be
GASKET INSTALLATION
Replace the gasket and install, it in the in
the illustration.
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11ENGINE Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
and Post-installation Operationl Timing Removal and Installation
(Refer to
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Engine oil
0 0 0 0 3 9 1 7
Removal steps
1. Crankshaft sprocket
front oil seal
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the entire inside diameter of the oil
seal lip.
(2) Press-fit the oil seal until it is flush with the oil pump
case.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entir e inside
diameter of the oil seal lip.
(2) Tap in the oil seal as shown in the illustratio n.
DRIVE PLATE BOLT BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean off all sealant, oil and other substances which are
adhering to the threaded bolts, crankshaft thread h oles
and the flywheel
or drive plate
(2) Apply oil to the bearing surface of the flywhee l
or drive plate bolt.
(3) Apply oil to the crankshaft thread holes.
(4) Apply sealant to the threaded mounting bolts.
Specified sealant:
Stud locking 4170 or equivalent
(5) Use the special tool to secure the
or
drive plate and then tighten the bolts to the speci-
fied torque. .
Specified torque: 127-137 Nm
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ENGINE Cylinder Head
sprocketCamshaft
sprocket
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
(1) Rotate the crankshaft in the forward (right) ‘and,
align the timing marks. is the
stroke top dead position.)
Caution .
The crankshaft must always be in the
direction only.
(2) Tie the camshaft sprocket and timing belt with a cord
so that the position of the camshaft sprocket not
with respect to the timing belt.
(3). Use the special tool to remove the
sprocket
with the timing belt attached.
Caution
After removing the camshaft be sure not
to rotate the crankshaft.
RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER
HOSE DISCONNECTION
Place mating marks on the radiator hose and clamp,
and then disconnect the radiator hose.
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ENGINE Cylinder Head Gasket
Intake sideFront ofengine
Exhaust side
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CYLINDER HEAD BOLT
Using the special tool, the bolts in the order shown
in the illustration (in 2 or 3 stages), and then re move the
cylinder head assembly.
Caution
Because the plug guides cannot, be replaced by them -
selves, be careful not to damage or deform the
when removing the cylinder head bolts.
INSTALLATION SERVICE
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe off all oil and grease from the gasket mounting
surface.
(2) the gasket to the cylinder block with the identification
mark facing upwards.
HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION
(1) When installing the cylinder head bolts, the le ngth below
the head of the bolts should be within the limit.
If it is outside the limit, replace the bolts.
Limit (A): 99.4 mm (3.91 in.)

ENGINE
marks
(22-44
Auto tensioner
TIMING BELT, REMOVAL
(1) Turn the crankshaft in the forward direction (to the
to align the camshaft sprocket timing marks.
Caution
Always turn the crankshaft in the
o n l y .
(2) Loosen the tension pulley center bolt.
(3) Move the tension pulley to the water pump side, and
then remove the timing belt.
Caution
If the timing belt isto be reused, use chalk to mark
(on its flat side) an arrow indicating the clock-wi se
direction.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
(1) Apply 98-196 (22-44 Ibs.) force to the push rod of
the auto tensioner by against a metal (cylinder
and measure the movement of the push
rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm in.)
A: Length when it is free (not pressed) B: Length when it is
A-B: Movement
(2)If it is out of the standard value, replace the aut o tensioner.
(3)Use a press or vise to gently compress the auto ten sioner
push rod until pin hole A of the push rod and pin hole
of the tensioner cylinder are aligned.
Caution
If the compression speed is too fast, the rod may
become damaged, so be sure to carry out this opera-
tion slowly.
(4) Once the holes are aligned, insert the set pin.
NOTE
When replacing the auto tensioner with part, the
pin will be in the auto tensioner.
(5) Install the auto tensioner to the
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