1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO lock

Fig. 16: Installing Timing Belt (DOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
8) Rotate timing belt tensioner pulley until pin holes are
located above center bolt. See Fig. 17. Push tensioner pulley against
belt, and temporarily tighten center bolt. Ensure all timing marks are
still aligned, and remove clips.
Fig. 17: Adjusting Timing Belt Tensioner (DOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
9) Rotate crankshaft 1/4 revolution counterclockwise. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise until timing marks are realigned. Loosen

tensioner center bolt. Using Tensioner Pulley Socket (MD998767) and
torque wrench, apply 84 INCH lbs. (9.5 N.m). See Fig. 17. Retighten
center bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table\
at end of article. Ensure tensioner pulley does not rotate while
tightening center bolt.
10) Ensure wire installed in automatic tensioner can be
easily removed and installed. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions
clockwise. Wait 5 minutes. Ensure wire can still be removed and
installed easily or automatic tensioner rod projects from tensioner
body .150-.177" (3.8-4.5 mm).
11) If rod projection is not to specification, repeat steps
9) and 10). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Install proper length bolts in timing belt covers. Install bolts into
engine support bracket in reverse order of removal sequence. See
Fig. 10 . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(3000GT) table.
NOTE: Engine support bracket reamer bolt must be tightened slowly
while spraying lubricant on bolt.
CAMSHAFT & ROCKER ARMS
Removal (SOHC)
1) Remove PCV valve and breather hoses. Remove timing belt,
camshaft sprocket and rear timing belt cover. See TIMING BELT under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove rocker covers and gaskets. Remove
circular packing from rear of camshafts.
2) Remove camshaft oil seal from front of cylinder head or
distributor adapter. Remove distributor adapter and "O" ring. Install
Valve Lash Adjuster Holder (MD998443) on rocker arm. See Fig. 18. Note
arrow marks on bearing caps and cylinder head. See Fig. 19.
3) Bearing cap location number is stamped on front side of
bearing cap. Remove bearing cap bolts. Keep components in order for
reassembly reference. Remove rocker arm assembly. Remove camshaft from
cylinder head.
Fig. 18: Installing Valve Lash Adjuster Holder (SOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.

and No. 2. Install bearing caps with front mark arrow facing the same
direction as similar mark on cylinder head beside bearing journal.
Note bearing cap number and identification mark ("I" for intake
camshaft and "E" for exhaust). See Fig. 22.
3) Install front and rear bearing caps. Tighten bearing cap
bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3000GT) table at
end of article. Coat camshaft oil seal area with oil. Using Seal
Installer (MD998761), install camshaft oil seal. Using Circular
Packing Installer (MD998761), install circular packing.
4) Install crankshaft angle sensor adapter. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
Removal
Remove transaxle/transmission. See appropriate article in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING or CLUTCHES. Remove flywheel or drive plate.
Remove rear oil seal case. Pry seal from seal case.
Installation
To install, coat seal lip with oil. Using Seal Installer
(MD998718), install seal in seal case. Apply sealant to sealing
surface of seal case. Install seal case. Install flywheel or drive
plate. Tighten bolts to specification. See appropriate TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.
WATER PUMP
Removal
Drain cooling system. Remove timing belt and crankshaft
sprocket. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove coolant
pipes to water pump (if required). Remove water pump bolts, noting
length and location for reassembly reference. Remove water pump.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure using new gasket and
"O" rings. Coat all "O" rings with water before installation. Install
water pump and gasket. Tighten bolts to specification. See appropriate
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
OIL PAN
Removal (Montero)
1) Remove hood. Remove skid plate and lower covers. Raise and
support vehicle. Disconnect and remove exhaust pipe from exhaust
manifolds. Drain engine oil. Remove starter cover and starter. Remove
oil pressure sending unit connector. Remove front suspension
crossmember.
2) Remove transmission stays. Remove ground cable and motor
mount heat shields. Attach engine hoist. Remove motor mount bolts.
Raise engine, and insert a 1" wood spacer between front insulator and
mounts. Lower engine onto wood blocks.
3) Raise vehicle using a hoist. Remove oil pan bolts. Using
Seal Cutter (MD998727), separate oil pan from cylinder block. Remove
pan from vehicle.
Removal (Pickup)
1) Remove skid plate and lower covers. Raise and support
vehicle. Drain engine oil. Using Steering Linkage Puller (C-3894-A or
MB990635), disconnect relay rod from idler arm and steering box.
2) Remove oil pan bolts. Using Seal Cutter (MD998727),

separate oil pan from cylinder block. Remove pan from vehicle.
Removal (3000GT)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine undercovers.
Drain engine oil. Disconnect O2 sensor connector. Remove front exhaust
pipe from manifolds. On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models, drain transfer
assembly. Remove front air dam. Remove AWD drive shaft and transfer
assembly.
2) On turbocharged models, remove oil return lines from oil
pan. On all models, remove starter. Remove crossmember and transaxle
stays. Remove bellhousing cover. Remove oil pan bolts. Using Seal
Cutter (MD998727), separate oil pan from cylinder block. Remove pan
from vehicle.
Inspection (All Models)
Clean sealant from oil pan mating surface on engine block and
oil pan. Check oil pan for cracks and damage. Check sealing surface
for damage and deformation. Inspect oil pick-up screen for damage.
Installation (All Models)
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant to
oil pan flange in a continuous .16" (4 mm) diameter bead. See Fig. 22.
Install oil pan within 15 minutes of applying sealant.
2) Tighten bolts to specification in proper sequence. See
appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Wait at
least 30 minutes before adding oil and starting engine. On AWD models,
refill transfer assembly with GL-4 hypoid gear oil. On all models,
complete installation by reversing removal procedure.
Fig. 22: Sealant Application & Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
OVERHAUL

.012" (.3 mm) Oversize ............ .311-.319 (7.9-8.1)
.024" (.6 mm) Oversize ............ .323-.331 (8.2-8.4)
Bore Diameter
.012" (.3 mm) Oversize .. 1.3110-1.3120 (33.300-33.325)
.024" (.6 mm) Oversize .. 1.3228-1.3238 (33.600-33.625)









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VALVES
Disassemble cylinder head. Measure valve stem diameter, valve
margin and overall length. Replace valves if not within specification.
See appropriate VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS at end of article. Check valve for worn valve tip.
Measure valve margin after grinding valves.
LASH ADJUSTERS
Before installation, submerge lash adjuster in diesel fuel.
Using a small wire, hold down internal check valve. Pump plunger up
and down 4 or 5 times to bleed air from lash adjuster.
CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY OVERHAUL
CYLINDER BLOCK
1) Inspect cylinder block for cracks, warpage, cylinder bore
taper and out-of-round. Replace or repair cylinder block if it is not
within specification. See CYLINDER BLOCK table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
2) Measure cylinder bore and piston skirt diameter. Piston
skirt diameter should be measured at 90-degree angle to piston pin.
Clearance between piston and cylinder bore must be within
specification. See appropriate PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY
1) Remove cylinder heads, and remove oil pan. See CYLINDER
HEADS and OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure cylinder ridge
is removed. Mark connecting rod and cap for cylinder identification.
2) Note front mark on piston and connecting rod. See Fig. 23.
Mark is positioned toward timing belt side of engine. Remove rod cap
and piston assembly.
3) Ensure piston ring end gap and side clearance are within
specification. See appropriate PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article. Install rings on piston with
ring code identification marks toward top of piston. On DOHC, top ring
is marked "T" and No. 2 ring is marked "T2". On SOHC, top ring is
marked "T1" and No. 2 ring is marked "2R". Lubricate piston, rings and
cylinder bore with engine oil.
4) Properly space ring end gaps on piston. See Fig. 23.
Install piston and rod into cylinder bore. Ensure piston is installed
with front mark toward timing belt side of engine.
NOTE: Front mark "R" on piston indicates installation in
cylinders No. 1, 3 or 5 while front mark "L" indicates
installation in cylinders No. 2, 4 or 6. Ensure front mark
on piston and connecting rod are toward timing belt side of
engine. See Fig. 23.
5) Check bearing clearance using Plastigage method. Tighten
rod cap nuts to specification. See appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Measure cylinder bore and piston skirt diameter. Piston skirt
diameter should be measured at 90-degree angle to piston pin.
Clearance between piston and cylinder bore must be within
specification. See appropriate PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
PISTON PIN REPLACEMENT
1) Note reference mark on top of piston and connecting rod.
See Fig. 23 . Using press and Piston Pin Remover/Installer (MD998184
for SOHC or MD998765 for DOHC), remove pin.
2) Inspect piston for cracks and damage. Check ring side
clearance. Replace piston if not within specification. See appropriate
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
3) Check connecting rod for bend and twist. Replace
connecting rod if twist exceeds .004" (.10 mm) or bend exceeds .002"
(.05 mm). Pressure required to install pin in rod is 1686-3934 lbs.
(7500-17,500 N).
4) Position piston on connecting rod. Ensure reference marks
on top of piston and connecting rod are aligned. See Fig. 23.
Lubricate all components with oil. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Ensure piston pin is centered in piston.
NOTE: Install piston with reference mark aligned with connecting
rod reference mark. See Fig. 23.
CRANKSHAFT & MAIN BEARINGS
1) Remove flywheel or drive plate. Remove
transaxle/transmission mounting plate and rear seal case. Remove oil
pump, oil pan and oil pick-up tube. Ensure connecting rods and main
bearing cap are marked for location.
2) Remove connecting rod caps and bearings. Note direction of
arrow on main bearing cap. Remove main bearing cap. See Fig. 24.
Ensure all components are placed in correct order. Remove crankshaft.
Remove main bearings from cylinder block. Mark bearings for location.
3) Inspect crankshaft for cracks and damaged gear or threads.
Check crankshaft for taper and out-of-round. Replace or repair
crankshaft if it is not within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN &
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of
article.
4) Install upper main bearings in cylinder block. Ensure oil
hole is aligned and bearing is properly seated. Lubricate bearings
with engine oil. Install thrust bearings on No. 3 main bearing journal
with oil grooves toward crankshaft thrust surface.
5) Install crankshaft in block. Install thrust bearing on No.
3 main bearing cap with oil grooves toward crankshaft thrust surface.
Install main bearing cap with arrow toward front of engine.
6) Check oil clearance using Plastigage method. Tighten bolts
to specification in proper sequence. See Fig. 24. See appropriate
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Remove main bearing
cap. Clearance must be within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN &
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table. If oil clearance exceeds specification,
replace bearings or crankshaft.
7) Ensure crankshaft rotates freely with main bearing cap
installed. Check crankshaft end play. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN &
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table.
8) Install connecting rod caps and bearings. Ensure
components are installed in original location. Tighten rod nuts to
specification. See appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Ensure
connecting rods move freely on crankshaft. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification.

OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure should be at least 11.4 psi (.8 kg/cm) at idle
and engine oil temperature of 167-194F (75-90C).
OIL PUMP
Removal
Remove timing belt and crankshaft sprocket. See TIMING BELT
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil filter and mounting bracket. Remove
oil pump and gasket from cylinder block. Note bolt length and location
for installation.
Disassembly & Inspection
1) Disassemble pump, and check for scoring and cracks.
Install rotors in pump body. Check clearance between driven rotor and
pump body. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table. Place straightedge
across pump body to check rotor side clearance.
2) Check clearance between straightedge and both rotors.
Replace rotor set or pump assembly if not within specification. Ensure
relief valve slides freely in pump body bore. Inspect relief valve
spring for damage.
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS TABLE









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Application In. (mm)
Driven Rotor-To-Pump Body ........ .0039-.0071 (.099-.180)
Rotor Side Clearance ............. .0016-.0037 (.041-.094)









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Reassembly & Installation
1) Reassemble pump. Tighten pump rear cover bolts to
specification. See appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table in this
article. Install oil pump and gasket. Ensure splined teeth of oil pump
align with crankshaft. Install bolts, and tighten to specification.
2) If oil seal was removed, coat new seal with grease. Using
Seal Installer (MD998717), install seal in oil pump until flush with
case. Install remaining components.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (MONTERO & PICKUP)








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Air Intake Plenum Stay Bolts ............... 11-14 (15-19)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt .................. 14-15 (19-20)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt ..................... 58-72 (79-98)
Connecting Rod Nut ......................... 37-38 (50-52)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Montero .............................. 108-116 (146-157)
Pickup ............................... 130-137 (176-186)
Cylinder Head Bolt ( 1)
Cold Engine .............................. 65-72 (88-98)
Drive Plate Bolt ........................... 53-55 (72-75)
Exhaust Manifold Nut ....................... 11-16 (15-22)
Flywheel Bolt .............................. 53-55 (72-75)
Intake Manifold Bolts ...................... 11-15 (15-20)
Left Engine Support Bracket Bolt ........... 15-21 (20-30)

Side Clearance
Standard .................... .0020-.0035 (.051-.089)
Limit .................................... .004 (.10)
No. 2
End Gap
Standard .................... .0098-.0157 (.249-.399)
Limit .................................... .031 (.79)
Side Clearance
Standard .................... .0008-.0024 (.020-.060)
Limit .................................... .004 (.10)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap
Standard ........................ .008-.024 (.20-.60)
Limit .................................... .039 (.99)
(1) - Slip.
( 2) - At press load of 1686-3934 lbs. (7500-17500 N).
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PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS (DOHC)
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS TABLE (DOHC)








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Application In. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance ...................... .0012-.0020 (.030-.051)
Diameter ................................. 3.587 (91.11)
Pins
Piston Fit ......................................... ( 1)
Rod Fit ............................................ ( 2)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap ....................... .0118-.0177 (.300-.450)
Side Clearance
Standard .................... .0012-.0028 (.030-.071)
Limit .................................... .004 (.10)
No. 2
End Gap ....................... .0177-.0236 (.450-.599)
Side Clearance
Standard .................... .0008-.0024 (.020-.060)
Limit .................................... .004 (.10)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap
Standard ........................ .008-.024 (.20-.60)
Limit .................................... .039 (.99)
( 1) - Slip.
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CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS
CYLINDER BLOCK TABLE








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Application In. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter ......................... 3.586 (91.10)
Maximum Taper & Out-Of-Round ............... .0008 (.020)
Maximum Deck Warpage
Standard ..................................... .002 (.05)
Limit ...................................... .0039 (.099)