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ENGINE – Piston and Connecting Rod11-65
GCONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION
Caution
If the cylinder head has been installed before installing
the connecting rod cap nut, be sure to remove the spark
plugs.
(1) Since the connecting rod cap bolts and nuts are torqued
using the plastic area tightening method, the bolts should
be examined BEFORE reuse. If the bolt threads are
“necked down”, the bolt should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers
to the full length of the bolt threads. If the nut does not
run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
(2) Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the
thread portion and bearing surface of the nut.
(3) Install each nut to the bolt and tighten it with fingers.
Then tighten the nuts alternately to install the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the nuts to a torque of 20 Nm.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
(6) Make a paint mark on the bolt end at the position 90°
to 94° from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction
of tightening the nut.
(7) Give a 90° to 94° turn to the nut and make sure that
the paint mark on the nut and that on the bolt are in
alignment.
Caution
1. If the nut is turned less than 90°, proper fastening
performance may not be expected. When
tightening the nut, therefore, be careful to give
a sufficient turn to it.
2. If the nut is overtightened (exceeding 94°), loosen
the nut completely and then retighten it by
repeating the tightening procedure from step (1).
INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the piston ring for damage, excessive wear, and
breakage and replace if defects are evident. If the piston
has been replaced with a new one, the piston rings must
also be replaced with new ones.
(2) Check for the clearance between the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or
piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.04 – 0.075 mm
No. 2 ring 0.02 – 0.06 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
6AE0298
90° to 94°Paint mark
Paint
mark
NutBolt
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ENGINE – Piston and Connecting Rod11-66
(3) Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it down
with a piston, its crown being in contact with the ring,
to correctly position it at right angles to the cylinder wall.
Then, measure the end gap with a feeler gauge. If the
ring gap is excessive, replace the piston ring.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.25 – 0.35 mm
No. 2 ring 0.40 – 0.55 mm
Oil ring 0.10 – 0.40 mm
Limit:
No. 1, No. 2 ring 0.8 mm
Oil ring 1.0 mm
CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE
(PLASTIC GAUGE METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from the crankshaft pin and connecting rod
bearing.
(2) Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of
the bearing and place it on the crankshaft pin in parallel
with its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the
nuts to specified torque.
(4) Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
(5) Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0.03 – 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
Plastigage
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ENGINE – Crankshaft and Flywheel11-69
Crankshaft journal outside diameterCylinder block bearing boreCrankshaft bearing
Identification colorSize mmIdentification markIdentification mark or color
Yellow56.994 – 57.00000 or Black
11 or Green
22 or Yellow
None56.988 – 56.99401 or Green
12 or Yellow
23 or None
White56.982 – 56.98802 or Yellow
13 or None
24 or Blue
For example, if the crankshaft journal outside diameter
ID color is “yellow” and cylinder block bearing bore ID
mark is “1”, select a bearing whose ID mark is “1”.
If there is no ID color paint on the crankshaft, measure
the journal outside diameter and select a bearing
appropriate for the measured value.
(2) Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder
block.
(3) Install the bearings having no oil groove to the bearing
cap.
CBEARING CAP / BEARING CAP BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bearing caps so the arrow points to the timing
belt side.
(2) Before installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolt.
Limit: Max. 71.1 mm
(3) Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing
surface of the bolt.Crankshaft bearing size
identification mark or color
Identification
mark or color
UpperGroove
Lower
9EN0477
Shank length
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ENGINE – Crankshaft and Flywheel11-71
ESEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL SEAL CASE
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent
NOTE
(1) Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is
wet (within 15 minutes).
(2) After installation, keep the sealed area away from the
oil and coolant for approx. one hour.
INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIGAGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from the crankshaft journal and the crankshaft
bearing.
(2) Install the crankshaft.
(3) Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of
the bearing and place it on the journal in parallel with
its axis.
(4) Install the crankshaft bearing cap carefully and tighten
the bolts to the specified torque.
(5) Carefully remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
(6) Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0.02 – 0.04 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
CYLINDER BLOCK
(1) Visually check for scratches, rust, and corrosion.
Use also a flaw detecting agent for the check. If defects
are evident, correct, or replace.
(2) Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, check the block
top surface for warpage. Make sure that the surface is
free from gasket chips and other foreign matter.
Standard value: 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
(3) If the distortion is excessive, correct within the allowable
limit or replace.
Grinding limit: 0.2 mm
Includes/combined with cylinder head grinding
Cylinder block height (when new): 284 mm
(4) Check cylinder walls for scratches and seizure. If defects
are evident, correct (bored to oversize) or replace.
Plastigage
Plastigage
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ENGINE – Alternator11-82
RECTIFIERS CHECK
(1) Inspect the (+) heat sink by checking the continuity
between the (+) heat sink and stator coil lead wire
connection terminal using a tester probe.
If there is a continuity at both, the diode is short circuited,
so replace the rectifier.
(2) Inspect the (–) heat sink by checking the continuity
between the (–) heat sink and stator coil lead wire
connection terminal using a tester probe.
If there is a continuity at both, the diode is short circuited,
so replace the rectifier.
(3) Check the diode trio by connecting an ohmmeter to both
ends of each diode and check the continuity of the three
diodes.
If there is a continuity at both ends, or if there is no
continuity, the diode is damaged so replace the recitifier.
BRUSH CHECK
(1) Measure the length of the brush protrusion shown in the
illustration, and replace the brush if the measured value
is below the limit value.
Limit: 2 mm or less
(2) The brush can be removed if the solder of the brush
lead wire is removed.
(3) When installing a new brush, insert the brush into the
holder as shown in the illustration, and then solder the
lead wires.
Protrusion
length
Soldered
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CLUTCH – Clutch Control21A-6
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
13 Nm
6 7
3
1
2
Piston repair kitClutch fluid:
Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
Grease: Rubber grease
2 5
4
413
44 8
Disassembly steps
1. Piston stopper ring
A2. Push rod assembly
3. Boot
4. Piston assembly
5. Reservoir cap
6. Spring pin
7. Reservoir tank
8. Clutch master cylinder bodyCaution
Do not disassemble piston assembly.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
APUSH ROD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Set the length of the push rod assembly to the shown
dimension to make the adjustment of the clutch pedal easier.
122.5 mm
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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM – Master Cylinder and Brake Booster35A-6
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
AVACUUM HOSE CONNECTION
Insert securely and completely until the vacuum hose at the
engine side contacts the edge of the hexagonal part of the
fitting, and then secure by using the hose clip.
BCLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN BRAKE
BOOSTER PUSH ROD AND PRIMARY PISTON
Calculate clearance A from the B, C and D measurements.
A = B – C – D
Standard value: 0.65–0.85 mm
If the clearance is not within the standard value range, adjust
by changing the push rod length by turning the screw of
the push rod.
Measuring
distance BMeasuring
distance D
Block
gaugeB
AC
D