
ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-41
2. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise for 1/4 round.
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and mate timing marks
with each other to position No.1 cylinder at compression
TDC.
4. Loosen the temporarily tightened tensioner pulley
mounting bolt.
5. Use the special tool and torque wrench to apply tension
torque (3.5 N m) to the timing belt in the direction indicated
in the figure and tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 48±5 N·m
Caution
Be careful not to let the tensioner pulley rotate together
when tightening the mounting bolt. If the tensioner
rotates together, belt tension becomes too loose.
6. Remove a wire or a pin inserted during installation of
the automatic tensioner.
7. Remove the special tool installed in the above - mentioned
1 with a hand.
8. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise for two rounds and leave
it alone for approximately 15 minutes.
9. Insert the removed wire or pin in the above - mentioned
6 again to check that it can be removed easily.
If either wire or pin can be removed easily, the timing
belt tension is correct and remove a wire or a pin. Then,
check that projection of the automatic tensioner rod is
within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm
10. If a wire or a pin cannot be easily removed, repeat the
above-mentioned operations 1 - 8 to obtain the correct
timing belt tension.
11. Check that timing marks of each sprocket are aligned
with each other.
Caution
After turning the crankshaft bolt counterclockwise,
always check the tightening torque of the crankshaft
bolt and tighten it again if it becomes loose.
MD998767
A

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-44
1
2
3 4
5
67
8
910
11 12
13
14
26±5 N·m
14±3 N·m
1516
18
5.0±1.0 N·m
1
5.0±1.0 N·m
11±1 N·m
17
Removal steps
1. Ignition coil connector
2. Crank angle sensor connector
3. Oxygen sensor connector
4. Fuel pressure solenoid valve
connector
5. Detonation sensor connector
6. Purge control solenoid valve
connector
7. Throttle position sensor connector
8. Idle speed control servo connector
9. Injector connector
10. Camshaft position sensor connector11. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit connector
12. Engine coolant temperature sensor
connector
13. Alternator connector
14. EGR solenoid valve connector
15. Secondary air control solenoid valve
connector
16. Engine oil pressure switch
connector
17. Waste gate actuator mounting bolt
AA"18. Drive belt

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-45
67±7 N·m*
23 33
24 29
3031
32
2722
98±10 N·m*5.0±1.0 N·m
(Engine oil)
20
21 19
25
42±2 N·m22±4 N·m
40±5 N·m
42±2 N·m
26
26
2834
22±4 N·m12±2 N·m
19. Brake booster vacuum hose
connection
20. Purge hose connection
21. Power steering oil pressure switch
connector
22. Heat protector
AB"23. Power steering oil pump, bracket and
oil reservoir assembly
24. A/C compressor connector
AB"25. A/C compressor
26. Engine oil cooler tube gasket
27. Engine oil cooler feed hose connection28. Engine oil cooler return hose
connection
29. Heater hose connection
30. Fuel return hose connection
"CA31. Fuel high pressure hose connection
"CA32. O-ring
DTransfer assembly
(Refer to Group 22.)
DTransmission assembly
(Refer to Group 22.)
AC""BA33. Engine mounting bracket and stopper
assembly
AD""AA34. Engine assembly

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-46
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
Due to the adoption of the Serpentine drive system with the
auto-tensioner, the following operation is required:
1. Insert the 12.7sq. spinner handle into the tool hole of
the auto-tensioner and rotate it counterclockwise until
the auto-tensioner reaches to the stopper.
2. Align hole A with hole B for fixing by inserting the L
shaped-hexagon wrench, then remove the drive belt.
Caution
When the drive belt is reused, use a chalk to indicate
an arrow of rotation direction on the back of the belt
so that it can be re-assembled in the same direction
as before.
AB"POWER STEERING OIL PUMP, BRACKET AND
OIL RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY / A/C COMPRESSOR
REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump, bracket, oil reservoir
and A/C compressor with the hose attached from the bracket.
NOTE
Tie the removed oil pump and A/C compressor with a rope
and set aside where they cannot hinder the removal of the
engine assembly.
AC"ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STOPPER
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Support the engine with a garage jack.
2. Remove special tool (MZ203827).
(Tool used for removal of transmission assembly)
3. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block.
4. Support the engine oil pan with a garage jack via a block
of wood cut without applying the weight of the engine
and remove the engine mounting bracket and stopper
assembly.
Bore A
L-shaped
hexagon
wrench
Bore B
MZ203827
MB991453
MB991453

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-47
AD"ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After checking that all the cables, hoses, and harness
connectors have been disconnected, lift the engine with a
chain block slowly and remove the engine assembly located
at the upper engine room.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AAENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the engine assembly while checking that none of cables,
hoses, or harness connectors, etc. has been engaged.
"BAENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STOPPER
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. Support the engine oil pan with a garage jack via a block
of wood cut adjusting the engine position and install the
engine mounting bracket and stopper assembly. Position
the engine mounting stopper so that a mark indicated
by an arrow can face the direction shown in the illustration.
2. Support engine with garage jack.
3. Remove the chain block and hold the engine assembly
with the special tool.(Tool used for removal of transmission
assembly)
"CAO-RING/FUEL HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
INSTALLATION
1. Apply small quantity of new engine oil on O-ring.
Caution
Do not let engine oil get into the delivery pipe.
2. Install the fuel high pressure pipe to the delivery pipe
rotating in both directions without damaging the O-ring
and check that it rotates smoothly.
3. In case of not rotating smoothly, remove the fuel high
pressure hose and insert it to the delivery pipe again
after checking damage of the O-ring since there is a
possibility of O-ring engagement.
4. Tighten fuel high pressure hose mounting bolt to the
specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 5.0±1.0 N·m
Engine mounting stopper
Engine side

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Specifications11B-3
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: mm
Items
Standard valueLimited value
Timing belt
Timing belt B
Vibration frequency Hz (during inspection)
Vibration frequency Hz (when re-tensing working belt)
Vibration frequency Hz (when mounting new belt)
Deflection amount
Deflection amount
Deflection amount
Auto-tensioner
Rod protrusion length (free length)
Rod protrusion length (when mounting timing belt)
Rod recess amount (when pressed at 98 to 196 N•m)
56 - 92
76 - 92
76 - 92
5-10
5-7
5-7
12.0
3.8 - 4.5
Within 1
-
-
-
Rocker arm, camshaft
Camshaft
Cam height
Intake
Exhaust
35.79
35.4935.29
34.99
Cylinder head, valve
Cylinder head
Lower surface strain
Lower surface grinding limit (in combination with combined cylinder block)
Total height
Valve
Margin
Intake
Exhaust
Total length
Intake
Exhaust
Valve spring
Free height
Squareness
Valve guide
Clearance between valve guide and valve stem
Intake
Exhaust
Total length
Intake
Exhaust
Protrusion amount
Valve seat
Contact width
Valve protrusion amount from spring seat surface
Intake
Exhaust
0.05
-
131.9 - 132.1
1.0
1.5
109.50
109.70
48.3
1.5_or less
0.02 - 0.05
0.05 - 0.09
45.5
50.5
19.2 - 19.8
0.9 - 1.3
49.20
48.400.2
0.2
-
0.5
1.0
109.00
109.20
47.3
4_
0.10
0.15
-
-
-
-
49.70
48.90

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Specifications11B-8
SEALANTS
ItemSpecified sealantQuantity
Engine support bracket bolt3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Semi-circular packing3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Rocker cover3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Water outlet fittingMitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalentAs required
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Engine coolant temperature sensor3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Cylinder head (camshaft bearing cap mounting
section)3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Cam position sensor supportMitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalentAs required
Oil pressure switch3MTMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalentAs required
Oil panMitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalentAs required
Oil seal caseMitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalentAs required
FORM-IN-PLACE-GASKET
FIPG is used for several members of this engine. With this gasket, caution is required to the application
amount, application procedure and state of the application surface so that the performance is sufficiently
attained.
If sufficient gasket is not applied, leaks could occur, and if too much is applied, the gasket could protrude
and plug or restrict the oil and water flow passage. Thus, to prevent leaks from the joined sections,
it is absolutely necessary to evenly apply the correct amount.
The FIPG used for the engine parts reacts with moisture in the air and hardens so use it for the normal
metal flange parts.
DISASSEMBLY
The parts assembled with FIPG can be easily disassembled without special means. However, in some
cases, the sealant on the seams must be broken by lightly tapping with a wood hammer or similar tool.
A smooth and thin gasket scraper can be lightly tapped into the seams but in this case, take care not
to damage the seams.
The special tool oil pan remover (MD998727) is set for this purpose.
WASHING THE GASKET SURFACE
Completely remove all matters adhered on the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper or wire brush.
Confirm that the FIPG application surface is smooth. There must be no grease or foreign matter on
the gasket surface.
Always remove the old FIPG that has entered the mounting holes and screw holes.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply an even coat of FIPG within the predetermined radius. Completely cover the areas around the
mounting holes. The FIPG can be wiped off if it has not hardened. Install at the set position while the
FIPG is still wet (within 15 minutes). When installing, maker sure that the FIPG does not get on areas
other than the required areas. After installing, do not subject the application areas to oil or water or
start the engine until the FIPG has sufficiently hardened (approx. one hour). The FIPG application procedures
differ according to the member, so follow the procedures given in this manual and apply the FIPG.

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-17
3. Apply form-in-place gasket on the rocker cover at the
position shown in the illustration.
Sealant
Specified sealant:
3M
TMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalent
4. Install the rocker cover onto the cylinder head before
the form-in-place gasket hardens.
"EACRANKSHAFT SPROCKET B INSTALLATION
Clean the crankshaft sprocket B installation surface before
degreasing the crankshaft sprocket B.
NOTE
Always degrease the surface to prevent a drop in the frictional
coefficient at the pressing section caused by the adherence
of oil.
"FASPACER INSTALLATION
1. Apply a slight amount of oil on the outer periphery of
the spacer (oil seal contact section).
2. Insert the spacer from the chamfered side as shown in
the illustration.
Caution
Reversed insertion of the spacer can cause damage
to the oil seal lip.
"GACOUNTER BALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET
INSTALLATION
1. Fix the counter balance shaft sprocket with the special
tool.
2. Tighten the counter balance shaft sprocket installation
bolt at the specified torque 46±3N•m.
"HATIMING BELT B INSTALLATION
1. Align the crankshaft sprocket B and counter balance shaft
sprocket timing marks with the timing mark on the oil
pump case.
2. Attach the timing belt B to the crankshaft sprocket B
and counter balance shaft sprocket.
Do not loosen the belt tension too much at this time.
Timing belt side
Crankshaft sprocket B
Crankshaft
Degrease
Spacer
Oil seal
Chamfer
MD998785
Timing
marks
Timing
marks