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ENGINE
6A1 SERIES
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-0-3
1. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-1
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-1
REWORK DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-3
TORQUE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-4
NEW TIGHTENING METHOD - BY USE OF BOLTS TO BE
TIGHTENED IN PLASTIC AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-7
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET (FIPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-8
2. SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-2-1
3. DRIVE BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-3-1
4. TIMING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-4-1
5. FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-5-1
6. IGNITION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-6-1
7. WATER PUMP AND WATER PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-7-1
8. INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-8-1
9. ROCKER ARM AND CAMSHAFT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-9-1
10. ROCKER COVER AND CAMSHAFT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-10-1
11. ROCKER ARM AND ROCKER SHAFT CAP  . . . . . . . . 11A-11-1
12. CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-12-1
13. OIL PUMP CASE AND OIL PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-13-1
14. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14-1
15. CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, FLYWHEEL
AND DRIVE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15-1

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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptions

6A12

6A13

Type

60° V, OHV, DOHC (for each bank)

60° V, OHV, SOHC (for each bank)

Number of cylinders

6

6

Combustion chamber

Pentroof type

Pentroof type

Total displacement dm3

1,998

2,498

Cylinder bore mm

78.4

81.0

Piston stroke mm

69.0

80.8

Compression ratio

10.0

9.5*1 or 9.0*2

Opens
(BTDC)

15° (Low-speed cam)
37.5° (High-speed cam)

15°

Closes
(ABDC)

41° (Low-speed cam)
82.5° (High-speed cam)

53°

Opens
(BBDC)

41° (Low-speed cam)
75° (High-speed cam)

53°

Closes
(ATDC)

15° (Low-speed cam)
30° (High-speed cam)

15°

Lubrication system

Pressure feed, full-flow filtration

Pressure feed, full-flow filtration

Oil pump type

Trochoid type

Trochoid type

Cooling system

Water-cooled forced circulation

Water-cooled forced circulation

Water pump type

Centrifugal impeller type

Centrifugal impeller type

Valve timing

Intake
valve

Exhaust
valve

NOTE
*1: Europe and Hong Kong
*2: GCC and Export

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items

Standard value

Limit

Auto tensioner rod projection mm

12.0

-

Auto tensioner rod pushed-in amount (when pushed with a force
of 98 - 196 N) mm

1.0 or less

-

Intake

35.20

34.70

Exhaust

34.70

34.20

45

-

(Low-speed cam)

34.34

33.84

(High-speed cam)

36.46

35.96

(Low-speed cam)

34.40

33.90

(High-speed cam)

35.86

35.36

26

-

Intake

0.10

-

Exhaust

0.13

-

Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface mm

-

-

Cylinder head gasket surface grinding limit (including grinding of
cylinder block gasket surface) mm

Less than 0.03

-

Cylinder head overall height
mm

SOHC

119.9 - 120.1

-

MIVEC

119.6 - 119.8

-

Cylinder head bolt nominal length mm

-

96.4

Valve margin mm

Intake

1.0

0.5

Exhaust

1.3

0.8

6.0

-

Intake

0.02 - 0.05

0.10

Exhaust

0.04 - 0.07

0.15

45° - 45.5°

-

SOHC

48.45

48.95

MIVEC

48.40

48.90

Timing belt

Rocker arm and camshaft 
Camshaft cam height mm

Camshaft journal diameter mm
Rocker cover and camshaft 
Camshaft cam height mm

Intake

Exhaust

Camshaft journal diameter mm
Valve clearance mm

Cylinder head and valve

Valve stem diameter mm
Valve stem-to-guide clearance
mm
Valve face angle
Valve stem projection mm

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Items

Standard value

Limit

SOHC

113.02

112.52

MIVEC

112.37

111.87

SOHC

115.32

114.82

MIVEC

110.74

110.74

SOHC

49.9

48.9

MIVEC

51.5

50.5

SOHC

265/43.4

-

MIVEC

255/44.5

-

Valve spring squareness

2°

4°

Valve seat contact width mm

0.9 - 1.3

-

Valve guide internal diameter mm

6.6

-

Valve guide projection mm

SOHC

14.0

-

MIVEC

19.0

-

Oil pump tip clearance mm

0.06 - 0.18

-

Oil pump side clearance mm

0.04 - 0.10

-

Oil pump body clearance mm

0.10 - 0.18

0.35

6A12

78.4

-

6A13

81.0

-

No.1 ring

0.02 - 0.06

-

No.2 ring

0.02 - 0.06

-

No.1 ring

0.20 - 0.35

0.8

No.2 ring

0.35 - 0.50

0.8

Oil ring

0.20 - 0.50

1.0

Piston pin outside diameter mm

19.0

-

Piston pin press-in load (at room temperature) N

4,900 - 14,700

-

Crankshaft pin oil clearance mm

0.02 - 0.05

0.1

Connecting rod big end side clearance mm

0.10 - 0.25

0.4

0.05 - 0.25

0.4

Overall valve length mm

Intake

Exhaust

Valve spring free height mm

Valve spring
height N/mm

load/installed

Oil pump case and oil pan

Piston and connecting rod
Piston outside diameter mm

Piston ring side clearance mm

Piston ring end gap mm

Crankshaft, cylinder block, flywheel and drive plate
Crankshaft end play mm

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Items

Standard value

Limit

Crankshaft journal diameter
mm

6A12

53.0

-

6A13

56.0

-

Crankshaft pin diameter mm

6A12

43.0

-

6A13

51.0

-

Crankshaft journal oil clearance mm

0.02 - 0.04

0.1

Cylinder block gasket surface flatness mm

0.05

-

Cylinder block gasket surface grinding limit (including grinding of
cylinder head gasket surface) mm

-

0.2

Cylinder block overall height
mm

6A12

190.0

-

6A13

209.0

-

0.01 or less

-

6A12

78.4

-

6A13

81.0

-

Bearing cap bolt nominal length mm

-

71.1

Piston-to-cylinder clearance mm

0.02 - 0.04

-

Cylinder block cylindricity mm
Cylinder block internal diameter mm

REWORK DIMENSIONS
Item

Standard

Cylinder head and valves
Cylinder head oversize valve guide hole diameter mm

Oversize intake valve seat
ring hole diameter mm

SOHC

MIVEC

Oversize exhaust valve
seat ring diameter mm

SOHC

MIVEC

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0.05 O.S.

11.05 - 11.07

0.25 O.S.

11.25 - 11.27

0.50 O.S.

11.50 - 11.52

0.3 O.S.

29.80 - 29.82

0.6 O.S.

30.10 - 30.12

0.3 O.S.

32.30 - 32.32

0.6 O.S.

32.60 - 32.62

0.3 O.S.

27.80 - 27.82

0.6 O.S.

28.10 - 28.12

0.3 O.S.

29.80 - 29.82

0.6 O.S.

30.10 - 30.12

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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Items

Nm

Alternator and drive belt
Alternator pivot nut

44

Alternator bolt

21

Oil level gauge guide

23

Tensioner pulley

15

Engine hanger

23

Tensioner pulley bracket A

45

Crankshaft bolt

182

Engine cover

3

Timing belt
Timing belt front cover

11

Engine support bracket

49

Angle sensor

9

Angle sensor connector bracket

11

Tensioner pulley

48

Tensioner arm

24

Auto tensioner

21

Camshaft sprocket bolt

88

Idler pulley

35

Timing belt rear cover

11

Angle sensor connector bracket

11

Fuel and emission control parts
Air intake plenum stay

18

Connector bracket

11

EGR valve

22

Throttle body

12

Air intake plenum

18

Delivery pipe

12

Fuel pipe

9

Fuel pressure regulator

9

Alternator bracket

23

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Items

Nm

Ignition system
Spark plug

25

Water cover (SOHC)

11

Distributor (SOHC)

13

Ignition failure sensor (MIVEC)

10

Condenser bracket assembly (MIVEC)

5

Ignition coil (MIVEC)

10

Water pump and water pipe
Engine hanger (MIVEC)

11

Engine coolant temperature gauge unit

11

Engine coolant temperature sensor

29

Heater pipe (SOHC)

23

Water inlet fitting

18

Water outlet fitting

18

Thermostat housing

23

Water pipe

13

Water pump

23

Intake manifold and exhaust manifold
Intake manifold

17

Heat protector

13

Exhaust manifold stay

44

Exhaust manifold

49

Rocker arm and camshaft 
Rocker cover

4

Rocker arm and rocker shaft

31

Thrust case

24

Rocker arm and camshaft 
Rocker cover

4

Oil control valve holder

9

Cam cap

24

Bearing cap M6

11

Bearing cap M8

24

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Items

Nm

Arm spring holder

11

Rocker arm and rocker shaft cap 
Rocker shaft cap

11

Cylinder head and valves
Cylinder head bolt

20 + 120° + 120°

Oil pan and oil pump
Oil pressure switch

10

Oil filter cover

21

Water hose

30

Bolt

68

Drain plug

39

Oil level sensor

9

Oil pan

7

Oil screen

19

Baffle plate

9

Relief plug

44

Oil pump case

14

Oil pump case cover

12

Piston and connecting rod
Connecting rod

18 + 90° - 100°

Crankshaft, cylinder block, flywheel and drive plate
Detonation sensor

23

Idler pulley bracket

35

Flywheel bolt

98

Drive plate bolt

98

Rear plate

11

Bell housing cover

9

Oil seal case

11

Bearing cap bolt

25 + 90° - 100°

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NEW TIGHTENING METHOD - BY USE OF BOLTS TO BE TIGHTENED IN
PLASTIC AREA
A new type of bolts, to be tightened in plastic area, is currently used in some parts of the engine. The
tightening method for the bolts is different from the conventional one. Be sure to observe the method
described in the text when tightening the bolts.
Service limits are provided for the bolts. Make sure that the service limits described in the text are strictly
observed.
D

D

Areas where the bolts are in use:
(1) Cylinder head bolts
(2) Main bearing cap bolts
(3) Connecting rod cap bolts
Tightening Method
After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten them another 90° to 100°, or 240° (twice
120°). The tightening method varies on different areas. Observe the tightening method described
in the text.

SEALANTS
Item

Specified sealant

Quantity

Water pump*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Water outlet fitting*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Engine coolant temperature sensor

3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

As required

Engine coolant temperature gauge unit

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Camshaft bearing

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Cam cap

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Oil control valve

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Camshaft holder*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Rocker cover

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Oil pump case*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Oil pan*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Oil pressure switch

3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

As required

Oil seal case*

Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

As required

Drive plate bolt

3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

As required

Flywheel bolt

3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

As required

*: parts sealed by foam-in-place gasket (FIPG)

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FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET (FIPG)
The engine has several areas where the form-in-place gasket (FIPG) is in use. To ensure that the gasket
fully serves its purpose, it is necessary to observe some precautions when applying the gasket. Bead
size, continuity and location are of paramount importance. Too thin a bead could cause leaks. Too thick
a bead, on the other hand, could be squeezed out of location, causing blocking or narrowing of the
fluid feed line. To eliminate the possibility of leaks from a joint, therefore, it is absolutely necessary to
apply the gasket evenly without a break, while observing the correct bead size.
The FIPG used in the engine is a room temperature vulcanisation (RTV) type and is supplied in a 100-gram
tube (Part No. MD970389 or MD997110). Since the RTV hardens as it reacts with the moisture in the
atmospheric air, it is normally used in the metallic flange areas. The FIPG, Part No. MD970389, can
be used for sealing both engine oil and coolant, while Part No. MD997110 can only be used for engine
oil sealing.
Disassembly
The parts assembled with the FIPG can be easily disassembled without use of a special method. In
some cases, however, the sealant between the joined surfaces may have to be broken by lightly striking
with a mallet or similar tool. A flat and thin gasket scraper may be lightly hammered in between the
joined surfaces. In this case, however, care must be taken to prevent damage to the joined surfaces.
For removal of the oil pan, the special tool “Oil Pan Remover” (MD998727) is available. Be sure to use
the special tool to remove the oil pan.
Surface Preparation
Thoroughly remove all substances deposited on the gasket application surfaces, using a gasket scraper
or wire brush. Check to ensure that the surfaces to which the FIPG is to be applied is flat. Make sure
that there are no oils, greases and foreign substances deposited on the application surfaces. Do not
forget to remove the old sealant remained in the bolt holes.
Form-in-Place Gasket Application
When assembling parts with the FIPG, you must observe some precautions, but the procedures is very
simple as in the case of a conventional precut gasket.
Applied FIPG bead should be of the specified size and without breaks. Also be sure to encircle the
bolt hole circumference with a completely continuous bead. The FIPG can be wiped away unless it is
hardened. While the FIPG is still moist (in less than 15 minutes), mount the parts in position. When
the parts are mounted, make sure that the gasket is applied to the required area only. In addition, do
not apply any oil or water to the sealing locations or start the engine until a sufficient amount of time
(about one hour) has passed after installation is completed.
The FIPG application procedure may vary on different areas. Observe the procedure described in the
text when applying the FIPG.

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2. SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool

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Name

Use

MB990685

Torque wrench

Adjustment of timing belt tension

MB990938

Handle

Use with MD998776

MB990767

Crankshaft pulley
holder

Holding camshaft sprocket when loosening
and tightening of bolt.
Use with MD998719

MB991477

Valve adjusting
wrench

Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

MB991478

Valve adjusting
wrench feeler
gauge set

Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

MB991479

Rocker arm
piston checker

Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

MB991614

Angle gauge

Tightening cylinder head bolt

MB991653

Cylinder head bolt
wrench

Tightening and loosening of cylinder head bolt

MB991659

Guide D

Removal of piston pin (Use with MD998780)

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Tool

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Number

Name

Use

MD998440

Leak-down tester

Leak-down test of lash adjuster

MD998441

Lash adjuster
retainer

Air bleeding of lash adjuster

MD998442

Air bleed wire

Air bleeding of lash adjuster

MD998443

Lash adjuster
holder

Retainer for holding lash adjuster in rocker arm
at time of removal and installation of rocker arm
and rocker shaft assembly

MD998713

Camshaft oil seal
installer

Installation of camshaft oil seal

MD998716

Crankshaft wrench

Rotation of crankshaft when installing piston
and timing belt.

MD998717

Crankshaft front oil
seal installer

Installation of crankshaft front oil seal

MD998719

Pulley holder pin
(2)

Use with MB990767

MD998727

Oil pan remover

Removal of oil pan

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Number

Name

Use

MD998735

Valve spring
compressor

Compression of valve spring

MD998754

Pin

Use with MB990767

MD998767

Tensioner pulley
socket wrench

Adjustment of timing belt tension

MD998772

Valve spring
compressor

Removal and installation of valve and related
parts

MD998774

Valve stem seal
installer

Installation of valve stem seal

MD998775

Valve stem seal
installer

Installation of valve stem seal

MD998776

Crankshaft rear oil
seal installer

Installation of crankshaft rear oil seal
Use with MB990938

MD998777

Camshaft oil seal
installer adapter

Installation of camshaft oil seal

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Tool

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Number

Name

Use

MD998780

SETTING TOOL
Piston pin

Removal and installation of piston pin

MD998781

Flywheel stopper

Holding flywheel and drive plate

MD998784

Valve spring
compressor
adapter

Compression of valve spring (MIVEC)
(Use with MD998772)

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3. DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

3 Nm

16
44 Nm
21 Nm

2

44 Nm

11
9
1
23 Nm

3

23 Nm

15
7
6

12
8

10

44 Nm

13

14

182 Nm

4
15 Nm

5

Removal steps
1. Drive belt
2. Alternator
3. Oil level gauge (dipstick)
4. Oil level gauge guide
5. O-ring
6. Tensioner pulley
7. Engine hanger
8. Tensioner pulley bracket A

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11.
AA" "AA 12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

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Tensioner pulley bracket B
Adjusting stud
Adjusting bolt
Crankshaft bolt
Special washer
Crankshaft pulley
Flange
Engine cover

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

3 Nm

16

21 Nm

44 Nm

2
1
11
44 Nm

9
3
13

23 Nm
23 Nm

7

6
10

14

44 Nm

8
4
15 Nm

15

12

182 Nm

5

Removal steps
1. Drive belt
2. Alternator
3. Oil level gauge (dipstick)
4. Oil level gauge guide
5. O-ring
6. Tensioner pulley
7. Engine hanger
8. Tensioner pulley bracket A

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10.
11.
AA" "AA 12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

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Tensioner pulley bracket B
Adjusting stud
Adjusting bolt
Crankshaft bolt
Special washer
Crankshaft pulley
Flange
Engine cover

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA" CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REMOVAL
(1) Hold the flywheel or drive plate in position with the special
tool before removing the crankshaft pulley bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
MD998781

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"AA CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT INSTALLATION
(1) Hold the flywheel or drive plate in position with the special
tool before installing the crankshaft pulley bolts.

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt

4. TIMING BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

11 Nm

6

88 Nm

35 Nm

17

16

15
14

48 Nm

24 Nm

8
12

13

18

11
9

11 Nm

7

5
1

11 Nm

21 Nm

3

10

2
4
9 Nm

49 Nm

11 Nm
11 Nm

Removal steps
1. Timing belt front cover, upper right
2. Timing belt front cover, upper left
3. Timing belt front cover, lower
4. Engine support bracket
5. Angle sensor
AA" "CA 6. Timing belt
7. Tensioner pulley
8. Tensioner arm
9. Tensioner spacer
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"BA 10.
11.
12.
13.
AB" "AA 14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

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Auto tensioner
Crankshaft sprocket
Sensing plate
Crankshaft spacer
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Camshaft sprocket
Idler pulley
Timing belt rear cover, center
Connector bracket

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
12 Nm

23

21

11 Nm
88 Nm

11 Nm

17

16
22

48 Nm

9
10

18

19
11

5

35 Nm

8
6

17
44 Nm

11 Nm

15
14
12

20

1

13

22 Nm

2
11 Nm

7

9 Nm
9 Nm

49 Nm
9 Nm

4
3
11 Nm

Removal steps
1. Timing belt front cover, upper right
2. Timing belt front cover, upper left
3. Timing belt front cover, lower
4. Engine support bracket
5. Angle sensor
6. Angle sensor
7. Spacer
AA" "DA 8. Timing belt
9. Tensioner pulley
10. Tensioner arm
11. Tensioner spacer
"BA 12. Auto tensioner

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13.
14.
15.
AB" "AA 16.
17.
18.

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19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

Crankshaft sprocket
Sensing plate
Washer
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Camshaft sprocket
Camshaft sprocket with sensing
plate
Idler pulley
Timing belt rear cover, left
Timing belt rear cover, right
Timing belt rear cover, center
Connector bracket

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA" TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(1) Mark the belt running direction for reference in
reinstallation.
(2) Loosen the bolt that secures the tensioner pulley to
remove the timing belt.

6AE0135

6AE0044

AB" CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT REMOVAL

MB990767

MD998719

6AE0137

MB990767

MD998754

6AE0045

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

MD998719

"AA CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT INSTALLATION

MB990767
6AE0138

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MD998754

MB990767

6AE0048

(B)

"BA AUTO TENSIONER SETTING
(1) Set the auto tensioner in a vice, while making sure it
is not tilted.
(2) Slowly close the vice to force the rod in until the set
hole (A) of the rod is lined up with the set hole (B) of
the cylinder.

(A)

6AE0049

(3) Insert a 1.4 mm wire in the set hole.
(4) Remove the auto tensioner from the vice.

6AE0050

"CA TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
(1) Turn the crankshaft sprocket so that its timing mark will
be away from the mating timing mark by approx. three
teeth.
Caution
D If the timing marks are aligned, the piston is
brought to the TDC. When the camshaft is turned
under this condition, the valves may interfere with
the piston.
6AE0329

(2) Bring the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets as shown
in the illustration.

Timing mark

6AE0358

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6AE0331

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(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with
that on the cylinder block side.
(4) Fit the timing belt on the sprockets in the following order:
1) Fit the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket and
then, while giving tension to the belt, fit it on the
water pump sprocket.
2) Fit the belt on the left bank camshaft sprocket.
3) Fit the belt on the idler pulley while keeping it tight.
4) Align the timing mark on the right bank camshaft
sprocket with the mark on the cylinder block, and
then fit the belt on the camshaft sprocket.
Caution
D The camshaft sprockets are prone to rotate. Avoid
giving excessive tension to the timing belt when
it is fitted.

5) Make sure that the left bank portion of the belt is
not slack when the belt is fitted on the tensioner pulley.
If it is slack, remove the belt and fit it again beginning
with the first step.

6AE0143

(5) Move the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in raised position by tightening the tensioner
pulley bolt.
(6) Check that all timing marks are aligned correctly.
(7) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise a quarter turn.
(8) Turn back the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks
align again.

6AE0057

(9) Install the special tool and a torque wrench of 0 - 5
Nm to the tensioner pulley.
(10)Torque the tensioner pulley to 3 Nm with the torque
wrench.
(11)While holding the tensioner pulley, tighten the center bolt
to specification.
(12)Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and let it stand
for about 5 minutes.

MD998767

MB990685

6AE0058

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt
"DA TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
(1) Turn the crankshaft sprocket so that its timing mark will
be away from the mating timing mark by approx. three
teeth.

MD998716

Caution
D If the timing marks are aligned, the piston is
brought to the TDC. When the camshaft is turned
under this condition, the valves may interfere with
the piston.

6AE0051

(2) Bring the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets as shown
in the illustration.
Caution
D If one of the camshaft sprockets on the right bank
is turned with the timing mark on the other
sprocket aligned, there may be danger for the
intake and exhaust valves to interfere with each
other.
6AE0311

(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with
the mating timing mark, and then turn the crankshaft
counterclockwise by one tooth.

6AE0053

(4) Place the timing belt over the sprockets in the following
method.
Caution
D The camshaft sprockets on the right bank can
turn very easily because of the valve spring
tension. Use care not to allow your fingers to get
caught between the sprockets.

Paper clip

6AE0054

1) Align the timing mark of the right bank exhaust
camshaft sprocket with the mating timing mark and
hold the timing belt on the sprocket with a paper
clip.
2) Align the timing mark of the intake camshaft sprocket
and place the timing belt around that sprocket. Then,
clip the belt at the location shown.
Caution
D The camshaft sprockets can turn easily and
do not give excessive tension to the timing
belt.
3) Place the timing belt around the idler pulley.

6AE0055

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4) On the left bank, make sure that the timing marks
of the camshaft sprockets are aligned and then hold
the timing belt on these sprockets with paper clips.
5) Place the timing belt around the water pump pulley.
6) Place the timing belt around the crankshaft sprocket.
7) Place the timing belt around the tensioner pulley.

6AE0056

(5) Move the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow
and hold it in raised position by tightening the tensioner
pulley bolt.
(6) Check that all timing marks are aligned correctly.
(7) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise a quarter turn.
(8) Turn back the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks
align again.

6AE0057

(9) Install the special tool and a torque wrench of 0 - 5
Nm to the tensioner pulley.
(10)Torque the tensioner pulley to 3 Nm with the torque
wrench.
(11)While holding the tensioner pulley, tighten the center bolt
to specification.
(12)Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and let it stand
for about 5 minutes.

MD998767

MB990685

6AE0058

(13)Make sure that the wire, which has been inserted when
installing the auto tensioner, can be removed easily.
Belt tension should be acceptable if the wire can be easily
removed. Remove the wrench. The belt tension can also
be verified by checking the protrusion amount of the auto
tensioner rod which should conform to the following.
Standard value: 3.8 - 4.5 mm

6AE0059

(14)If the wire cannot be removed easily or the rod protrusion
is not up to specification, repeat steps (9) through (12)
to obtain the correct tension.

INSPECTION
TIMING BELT
Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist.
(1) Hardening of back rubber.
Back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent
when pressed with fingernail.

8EN0066

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Cracks

Peeling

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Cracks
Cracks
Cracks
Cracks

on rubber back.
or peeling of canvas.
on tooth bottom.
or belt sides.

Cracks

Cracks

1EN0249

(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if
they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
Rounded edge

Abnormal wear
(Fluffy strand)
8EN0067

(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
(8) Missing tooth.

Rubber exposed
Tooth missing
and canvas
fiber exposed

8EN0068

AUTO-TENSIONER
(1) Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the
auto-tensioner.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the
auto-tensioner if necessary.
(3) Measure the rod projection length “L”. If the reading is
outside the standard value, replace the auto tensioner.

“L”

Standard value “L”: 12 mm
6AE0046

(4) Press the rod by a force of 98 to 196 N and measure
the rod stroke. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the tensioner.

98 - 196 N
Stroke

Standard value: 1 mm or less

6EN1033

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Fuel and Emission Control Parts

5. FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL PARTS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
12 Nm

6
18 Nm
22 Nm

7

18 Nm

18 Nm

2

3

5

4
8
18 Nm

9
18 Nm

1

9 Nm

12 Nm

20

10
11

19

16
15
21

17
23 Nm

22

14
13

18
9 Nm

12

Removal steps
1. Air intake plenum stay, front
2. Air intake plenum stay, rear
3. EGR valve
4. Gasket
5. Vacuum pipe
6. Throttle body
"CA 7. Gasket
8. Air intake plenum
9. Gasket
10. Control harness
11. Delivery pipe and injector
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12.
13.
"BA 14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
"AA 19.
20.
21.
22.
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Insulator
Insulator
Injector
Grommet
O-ring
Fuel pipe
O-ring
Fuel pressure regulator
O-ring
Delivery pipe
Alternator bracket

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Fuel and Emission Control Parts

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

11 Nm
11 Nm

18 Nm

6
18 Nm

12 Nm

7
18 Nm

3

9

8.8 Nm

8

18 Nm

4
5

12
1

2

13
11

14

10

9 Nm

12 Nm

24
14 Nm

25
23
22
19
20
21

18

17

16

15

9 Nm

23 Nm

26

Removal steps
1. Air intake plenum stay, front
2. Air intake plenum stay, rear
3. Vacuum pipe
4. Throttle body
"CA 5. Gasket
6. Connector bracket
7. Connector bracket
8. Accelerator cable bracket
9. Ignition failure sensor
10. Air temperature sensor
11. Gasket
12. Air intake plenum
13. Gasket
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14.
15.
16.
17.
"BA 18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
"AA 23.
24.
25.
26.
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Control harness
Delivery pipe and injector
Insulator
Insulator
Injector
Grommet
O-ring
Fuel pipe
O-ring
Fuel pressure regulator
O-ring
Delivery pipe
Alternator bracket

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION
(1) Apply spindle oil or gasoline to the new O-ring installed
on the fuel pressure regulator.
(2) Insert the fuel pressure regulator in the delivery pipe.
(3) Make sure that the fuel pressure regulator turns smoothly;
then align the threaded holes and tighten the regulator
bolts to specification.
6AE0061

Caution
D If the regulator does not turn smoothly, the O-ring
probably gets caught somewhere in the delivery
pipe. In such a case, remove the fuel pressure
regulator and reinsert it into the delivery pipe.
Check it again for smooth rotation before securing.

"BA INJECTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Install new grommet and O-ring on the injector.
(2) Apply spindle oil or gasoline to the O-ring of the injector.
(3) While turning the injector in both directions, install it in
the delivery pipe.
(4) Make sure that the injector turns smoothly.

6AE0062

Caution
D If the injector does not turn smoothly, the O-ring
probably gets caught somewhere in the delivery
pipe. In such a case, remove the injector and
reinsert it into the delivery pipe. Check it again
for smooth rotation.
(5) On the right bank, align the marks on the injector and
delivery pipe.

"CA GASKET INSTALLATION
(1) Locate the projection on the gasket as shown.

Projection

6AE0277

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Ignition System

6. IGNITION SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1

4

13 Nm

25 Nm

2

11 Nm

3

Removal steps
1. Spark plug cable
2. Spark plug
3. Water cover
"AA 4. Distributor

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Ignition System

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1.0 Nm

25 Nm

1

3

2

Removal steps
1. Spark plug cable
2. Ignition coil
3. Spark plug

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AA DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to bring the No. 1 cylinder
piston to the compression stroke top dead center.
(2) Align the mark on the distributor housing with the mark
on the coupling.
(3) Install the distributor while aligning the coupling key with
the keyway in the camshaft end.

Alignment mark

6AE0151

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe

7. WATER PUMP AND WATER PIPE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

18 Nm

4

9
23 Nm

18 Nm
29 Nm

3

5

2
10

6

8

13 Nm

1
14
11 Nm

12

11

23 Nm

13

23 Nm

15

Removal steps
"FA 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit
"EA 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
3. Water hose
4. Water hose
5. Heater pipe
6. O-ring
7. Water inlet fitting
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"DA 8. Thermostat
"CA 9. Water outlet fitting
10. Thermostat housing
11. Gasket
"BA 12. O-ring
"BA 13. Water pipe
"BA 14. O-ring
"AA 15. Water pump

7

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
8
29 Nm
18 Nm
23 Nm

3

2
13 Nm

13
10

9

11
12

1

18 Nm

23 Nm

14

Removal steps
1. Engine hanger
"FA 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit
"EA 3. Engine coolant temperature sensor
4. Water hose
5. Water hose
6. Water inlet fitting
"DA 7. Thermostat

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18 Nm

7
4

5

6

"CA 8.
9.
10.
"BA 11.
"BA 12.
"BA 13.
"AA 14.

Water outlet fitting
Thermostat housing
Gasket
O-ring
Water pipe
O-ring
Water pump

11 Nm

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe
3 mm
diameter
bead sealant

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER PUMP
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

or

6AE0067

"BA WATER PIPE / O-RING INSTALLATION
(1) Wet the O-ring (with water) to facilitate assembly.
Caution
D Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
D Secure the water pipe after the thermostat housing
has been installed.

"CA SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER OUTLET
FITTING

3 mm
diameter
bead sealant

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

or

6AE0068

"DA THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve will be located
in the thermostat housing as shown.

Jiggle valve

6AE0069

"EA SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Specified sealant:
3M Nut locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

6AE0070

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"FA SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold

8. INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

17 Nm

3
13 Nm

1

2
5

6
7

9

44 Nm
49 Nm

13 Nm

4

8
49 Nm

Removal steps
1. Intake manifold
2. Gasket
3. Heat protector, right
4. Exhaust manifold stay
5. Exhaust manifold, right
6. Gasket
7. Heat protector, left
8. Exhaust manifold, left
9. Gasket

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1
17 Nm

2

3
13 Nm

5

6
7
9

44 Nm
49 Nm

4
13 Nm

8
49 Nm

Removal steps
1. Intake manifold
2. Gasket
3. Heat protector, right
4. Exhaust manifold stay
5. Exhaust manifold, right
6. Gasket
7. Heat protector, left
8. Exhaust manifold, left
9. Gasket

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft 

9. ROCKER ARM AND CAMSHAFT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
4 Nm
31 Nm

1
2
6

3

10
9

5

8
9

8

9

7
13

7

7
8
12
24 Nm

12

11
12
14

16

15

17

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

4

"DA
AA" "CA
AA" "CA
"CA

Removal steps
1. Rocker cover
2. Rocker cover gasket
3. Oil seal
4. Oil seal
5. Rocker arm and rocker shaft
6. Rocker arm and rocker shaft
7. Rocker shaft spring
8. Rocker arm A
9. Rocker arm B

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10.
"BA 11.
12.
13.
"BA 14.
15.
16.
"AA 17.

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Rocker arm shaft
Lash adjuster
Rocker arm C
Rocker arm shaft
Lash adjuster
Thrust case
O-ring
Camshaft

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA" ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER ARM SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Before removing rocker arms and shafts assembly, install
the special tool as illustrated to prevent adjuster from
dropping.

MD998443

6AE0160

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to journals and cams of the camshaft
before installation.
Be sure to install the correct camshafts on the correct
bank.
Do not confuse the intake camshaft with the exhaust
one.

For right bank
For left bank

6AE0180

"BA LASH ADJUSTER INSTALLATION
(1) Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2) Using the special tool (air bleed wire), move the plunger
up and down 4 or 5 times while pushing down lightly
on the check ball in order to bleed out the air.

MD998442
Diesel
fuel
6EN0421

(3) Insert the lash adjuster to rocker arm, being careful not
to spill the diesel fuel. Then use the special tool to prevent
adjuster from falling while installing it.
MD998443
Lash adjuster

6AE0161

"CA ROCKER SHAFT SPRING / ROCKER ARMS AND
ROCKER ARM SHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Temporarily tighten the rocker shaft with the bolt so that
all rocker arms on the inlet valve side do not push the
valves.
(2) Fit the rocker shaft spring from the above and position
it so that it is right angles to the plug guide.

6AE0162

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NOTE
Install the rocker shaft spring before installing the exhaust
side rocker arms and rocker arm shaft.
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NOTE
Install the rocker shaft spring before installing the exhaust
side rocker arms and rocker arm shaft.
(3) Remove the special tool for securing the lash adjuster.
(4) Make sure that the notch in the rocker arm shaft is in
the direction as illustrated.

6AE0163

"DA CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) When installing the left bank camshaft oil seal, use the
special tool to prevent interference with the knock pin.

Right bank
MD998713

6AE0164

Left bank
MD998713

MD998777
6AE0181

INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam height (lobe diameter) and, if the limit
is exceeded, replace the camshaft.
Standard value:
35.20 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intake side
34.91 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust side
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Limit:
34.70 mm
34.41 mm

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Intake side
Exhaust side

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6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft 
LASH ADJUSTER LEAK DOWN TEST
Caution
D The lash adjuster is a precision part. Keep it free
from dust and other foreign matters.
D Do not disassemble lash adjuster.
D When cleaning lash adjuster, use clean diesel fuel
only.

MD998442

Diesel fuel

MD998441

6EN0186

(1) Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2) While lightly pushing down inner steel ball using the special
tool (Air bleed wire MD998442), move the plunger up
and down four or five times to bleed air.
Use of the special tool (Retainer MD998441) helps
facilitate the air bleeding of the rocker arm mounted type
lash adjuster.
(3) Remove the special tool (Air bleed wire MD998442) and
press the plunger. If the plunger is hard to be pushed
in, the lash adjuster is normal. If the plunger can be pushed
in all the way readily, bleed the lash adjuster again and
test again.
If the plunger is still loose, replace the lash adjuster.
Caution
D Upon completion of air bleeding, hold lash
adjuster upright to prevent inside diesel fuel from
spilling.

MD998440

(4) After air bleeding, set lash adjuster on the special tool
(Leak down tester MD998440).
(5) After plunger has gone down somewhat [0.2 - 0.5 mm],
measure time taken for it to go down 1 mm. Replace
if measured time is out of specification.

Graduations = 1 mm

Lash adjuster

Standard value: 4 - 20 seconds/1 mm
(Diesel fuel at 15 - 20°C)

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10. ROCKER COVER AND CAMSHAFT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
4 Nm

1
11 Nm
24 Nm

2

9 Nm

24 Nm

8
3

10

9

11 Nm
24 Nm

11

24 Nm

4
11 Nm

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

9

12
13
6

14

5
7

Removal steps
"GA 1. Rocker cover
2. Rocker cover gasket
3. Oil seal
"FA 4. Circuit packing
"EA 5. Oil seal
"DA 6. Camshaft holder
"DA 7. Semi-circular packing
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"CA 8. Oil control valve
"BA 9. Cam cap
10. Oil control valve holder
"BA 11. Camshaft bearing cap
12. Arm spring holder
13. Arm spring
"AA 14. Camshaft
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Rocker Cover and Camshaft 

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Left bank
camshaft

Right bank
camshaft

"AA CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Intake valve camshaft and exhaust valve camshaft can
be identified by their diameters at the portions indicated
in the illustration.
Intake valve camshaft: 25 mm
Exhaust valve camshaft: 30 mm

6AE0229

IN

EX

IN

Dowel pin

Right
bank

EX

Dowel pin

(2) Before installing each camshaft, apply engine oil to its
journals and cams.
(3) The camshaft dowel pins must be positioned as shown
in the illustration.

Left
bank
6AE0230

"BA CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP / CAM CAP
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant to the illustrated points of the camshaft
holders.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD part No. 8660 or equivalent

6AE0233

(2) Install the bearing caps and cam caps correctly according
to the “I” (intake) and “E” (exhaust) marks as well as
the stamped cap numbers and front marks.
(3) Tighten the bolts in the sequence of the numbers shown
in the illustration.
Cap No.

Intake

Front mark

Exhaust

Cap No.
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"CA OIL CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
(1) Apply the specified sealant to the area shown.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

6AE0236

"DA SEMI-CIRCULAR PACKING / CAMSHAFT
HOLDER INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure that the retainer of each adjusting screw is
fitted correctly.

Screw

Protrusion

Caution
D If the protrusion on the retainer is not correctly
fitted in the groove of the screw, the pad could
slip off the retainer.

Groove

Retainer

Pad

6AE0237

(2) Apply 3 mm thick bead of foam-in-place gasket (FIPG)
to the gasket surface of the camshaft holder.
Caution
D Since the FIPG could cause blocking of engine
oil passages, be careful not to apply FIPG to other
locations than specified.
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent
6AE0238

8

4

2

6

10

7

3

1

5

9

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No.

MD970389

or

(3) Install the semi-circular packings.
(4) Raise the rocker arms until the rollers come into contact
with the cams, and install the camshaft holder.

(5) Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.
(6) Check the torque of the K-marked bolts. See section "BA
for the checking order.
(7) Verify that the pad of each adjusting screw is in place.

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"EA CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) When installing the left bank camshaft oil seal, use the
special tool to prevent interference with the knock pin.

Right bank
MD998713

6AE0306

Left bank
MD998777

MD998713
6AE0307

"FA CIRCULAR PACKING INSTALLATION

MD998713

6AE0241

"GA ROCKER COVER INSTALLATION
(1) Apply the specified sealant to the area shown.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
Sealant application
areas
10 mm
10 mm

10 mm
6AE0242

INSPECTION
1

OIL CONTROL VALVE
(1) Connect a 12VDC power supply between terminals (1)
and (2) of the oil control valve and check if the valve
operates smoothly.

2

+

-

6AE0206

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Valve

6AE0227

CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam heights. If the specified limit is exceeded,
replace the camshaft.
NOTE
Each camshaft has an identification mark on its rear end
surface.
( ): Identification mark
IN (3)
9N0058

EX (C)
High-speed cam (H)

Identification
mark location

16 mm

21 mm

Standard value

Limit

L

34.34 mm

33.84 mm

H

36.46 mm

35.96 mm

L

34.40 mm

33.90 mm

H

35.86 mm

35.36 mm

Low-speed
cam (L)
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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Adjust the valve clearance for each cylinder and for both
intake and exhaust valves with the piston at the compression
stroke top dead center.
(1) Bring the No. 1 cylinder piston into the compression stroke
top dead center.

(2) Use the special tool to loosen the adjusting screw.
(3) Insert a thickness gauge of the thickness specified below
between the low-speed cam (narrow cam) and roller.

Thickness gauge

Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 mm
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13 mm
(4) Screw in one of the two adjusting screws until it comes
into contact with the valve (when the turning torque
changes).
MB991477
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(5) Screw in the other adjusting screw until it comes into
contact with the valve (when the turning torque changes),
and then tighten the lock nut.
(6) Loosen the adjusting screw that was screwed in first
slightly (until the turning torque becomes almost zero).
Screw in the adjusting screw until it comes into contact
with the valve again (when the turning torque changes)
and tighten the lock nut.
(7) Remove the thickness gauge.

(8) Screw the special tool into the top of piston of the rocker
arm “H”, and pull up the tool to make sure that the piston
can be lifted smoothly by hand.
(9) Perform valve clearance adjustments for other cylinders
by turning every time the crankshaft through 120° (60°
in camshaft sprocket angle) and following the above steps
(2) through (8). Perform the adjustments in the following
order of cylinder number:
No. 2 ® No. 3 ® No. 4 ® No. 5 ® No. 6

MB991479

Piston
6AE0286

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Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Cap 

11. ROCKER ARM AND ROCKER SHAFT CAP 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

22

20
21
13
20

13

21
13

14
19

20
21

11
12

15

4

18
16

11
12

17

3

4
5

10

11
12

7

1

2

6

11 Nm

9
8
Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

4

Removal steps
"BA 1. Rocker shaft cap
2. Seal cap A
3. Seal cap C
4. Intake rocker arm assembly A
5. Nut
6. Adjusting screw
7. Intake rocker arm H
8. Piston H
9. Piston spring H
10. Intake T-lever
"AA 11. Spring guide
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
"AA 20.
21.
22.
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Exhaust rocker arm assembly A
Nut
Adjusting screw
Exhaust rocker arm H
Piston H
Piston spring H
Exhaust T-lever L
Spring guide
Wave washer
Camshaft holder

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Spring guide
Waved washer

Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Cap 

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA SPRING GUIDE INSTALLATION
(1) Install the spring guide with the concave side toward
the rocker arm. The waved washer may be installed with
either side out.

Concave
side
Either side may be out

6
5

2
1

4
3

6AE0247

"BA ROCKER SHAFT CAP INSTALLATION
(1) Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
(2) Make sure that each rocker arm moves smoothly.

10
8
7
9

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12. CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1
4
5
6
12

20

13
16

17

19

14

8
9

15 10

11
18
7

3

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

Removal steps
AA" "DA 1. Cylinder head bolt
2. Cylinder head
3. Cylinder head gasket
AB" "CA 4. Retainer lock
5. Valve spring retainer
"BA 6. Valve spring
7. Intake valve
AB" "CA 8. Retainer lock
9. Valve spring retainer
"BA 10. Valve spring
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AC" "AA 12.
13.
AC" "AA 14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
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Valve stem seal
Valve spring seat
Valve stem seal
Valve spring seat
Intake valve guide
Exhaust valve guide
Intake valve seat
Exhaust valve seat
Cylinder head

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
1
4
5

12

8

9

6
13

14
10
15

16
17
2

20

19
18

11

7
3

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

Removal steps
AA" "DA 1. Cylinder head bolt
2. Cylinder head
3. Cylinder head gasket
AB" "CA 4. Retainer lock
5. Valve spring retainer
"BA 6. Valve spring
7. Intake valve
AB" "CA 8. Retainer lock
9. Valve spring retainer
"BA 10. Valve spring
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AD"
11. Exhaust valve
AC" "AA 12. Valve stem seal
13. Valve spring seat
AC" "AA 14. Valve stem seal
15. Valve spring seat
16. Intake valve guide
17. Exhaust valve guide
18. Intake valve seat
19. Exhaust valve seat
20. Cylinder head
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



PRECAUTION FOR REMOVED PARTS
Keep removed parts in order according to the cylinder number
and intake/exhaust side.

MB991653

AA" CYLINDER HEAD BOLT REMOVAL
(1) Using the special tool, loosen the cylinder head bolts.
Loosen evenly, little by little.
6AE0166



MB991653

6AE0408

AB" RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL
(1) Store removed valves, springs and other parts, tagged
to indicate their cylinder Nos. and location for reassembly.



MD998772
6AE0167



MD998784

MD998772

6AE0253

MD998735

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AC" VALVE STEM SEAL REMOVAL
(1) Do not reuse removed valve stem seals.

6AE0082

AD" VALVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
(1) Sodium reacts violently with water or moisture generation
heat and liberating hydrogen. It must be handled with
utmost care because otherwise the following dangerous
conditions may result:
Loss of eyesight if sodium gets in eyes.
Burns if sodium contact skin.
Fire hazard.
(2) Handling of Sodium-filled Exhaust Valves
Sodium-filled exhaust valves are not dangerous and may
be handled in the same way as ordinary valves unless
they are broken.
Never try to break the valves and expose sodium to the
air. When worn exhaust valves are to be discarded, have
them disposed of by a salvage company equipped with
special disposal system, notifying them that the valves
contain sodium.
Should the exhaust valves be broken, neutralize sodium
using the method described below, and discard the valves
in the same way as ordinary valves.
(3) How to Neutralize Sodium
Place a container filled with more than 10 liters of water
in a well ventilated large space.
Wear rubber gloves and goggles, and carefully take out
broken valves from the cylinder head.
Put a broken valve in the water-filled container and quickly
get away from the container at least 2 or 3 m.

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
Stem seals for intake
valves: Silver

Stem seals
for exhaust
valves: Black

7EN0763



"AA VALVE STEM SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Install the valve spring seat.
(2) Use the special tool to fit a new stem seal on the valve
guide.
NOTE
Valve stem seals for intake valves are different from those
for exhaust valves. They are identified by colors of their
spring sections as follows:
Stem seals for intake valves: Silver
Stem seals for exhaust valves: Black
Caution
D Do not reuse the valve stem seal.
D Always use the special tool to install the valve
stem seal. If the seal is improperly fitted, engine
oil may work its way down along the valve stem.

MD998774

6AE0169



MD998775

6AE0409

Spring
retainer
Painted
end

"BA VALVE SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Install the valve spring with the painted end on the rocker
arm side.

Stem seal
Spring
seat
6EN0437

"CA RETAINER LOCK INSTALLATION
(1) The valve spring, if excessively compressed, causes the
bottom end of retainer to be in contact with, and damage,
the stem seal.



MD998772
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MD998784

MD998772

6AE0253

MD998735

6EN1068

"DA CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION
(1) When installing the cylinder head bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolts.
Limit: max. 96.4 mm
(2) Install the washers as illustrated.
(3) Apply engine oil to the bolt threads and washers.
Length of shank
9EN0251

(4) Retighten the loosened bolts to a torque of 20 Nm in
the specified tightening sequence.

6AE0392

MB991614

120°

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(5) Make paint marks on the cylinder head bolts and cylinder
head.
(6) Give a 120° turn to the bolts in the specified tightening
sequence.
Caution
D If the bolts are tightened by an angle of less than
120°, they may not hold the cylinder head with
sufficient strength.
D If a bolt is overtightened, completely remove all
the bolts and carry out the installation procedure
again from step (1).
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INSPECTION

CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Check the cylinder head gasket surface for flatness by
using a straightedge and thickness gauge.
Standard value: 0.03 mm
Limit: 0.2 mm
(2) If the service limit is exceeded, correct to meet the
specification.
6AE0083

Grinding limit: *0.2 mm
*Includes/combined with cylinder block grinding
Cylinder head height (Specification when new):
119.9 - 120.1 mm 
119.6 - 119.8 mm 

Valve seat
contact

Margin

6EN0542

VALVE
(1) Check the valve face for correct contact. If incorrect, reface
using a valve refacer. Valve should make a uniform contact
with the seat at the centre of valve face.
(2) If the margin is smaller than the service limit, replace
the valve.
Standard value mm

Limit mm

Intake

1.0

0.5

Exhaust

1.3

0.8

(3) Measure the overall height of the valve. If the specified
limit is exceeded, replace the valve.

Intake
Exhaust

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mm

Limit mm

SOHC

113.02

112.52

MIVEC

112.37

111.87

SOHC

115.32

114.82

MIVEC

110.74

110.74

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Out of square

VALVE SPRING
(1) Measure the valve spring’s free height. If the measurement
is less than specified, replace the spring.
Standard
mm

Free
height

1EN0264

value

Limit mm

SOHC

49.9

48.9

MIVEC

51.5

50.5

(2) Measure the squareness of the spring. If the measurement
exceeds the specified limit, replace the spring.
Standard value: 2_ or less
Limit: 4_

Valve stem end
Valve stem
projection

VALVE SEAT
(1) Assemble the valve, then measure the valve stem
projection between the end of the valve stem and the
spring seating surface. If the measurement exceeds the
specified limit, replace the valve seat.
Standard
mm

Spring seating
surface

DEN0212

value

Limit mm

SOHC

48.45

48.95

MIVEC

48.40

48.90

VALVE GUIDE
(1) Measure the clearance between the valve guide and valve
stem. If the limit is exceeded, replace the valve guide
or valve, or both.
Valve
guide

Standard value:
Intake: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
Exhaust: 0.04 - 0.07 mm

1EN0279

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Limit:
Intake: 0.10 mm
Exhaust: 0.15 mm

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0.9 - 1.3 mm

0.9 - 1.3 mm

65_
65_

15_
44_

44_

15_
1EN0105

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VALVE SEAT RECONDITIONING PROCEDURE
(1) Before correcting the valve seat, check the clearance
between the valve guide and valve. If necessary, replace
the valve and/or valve guide.
(2) Using the appropriate special tool or seat grinder, correct
the valve seat to achieve the specified seat width and
angle.
(3) After correcting the valve seat, lap the valve and valve
seat using lapping compound. Then, check the valve
stem projection (refer to VALVE SEAT in INSPECTION).
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
(1) Cut the valve seat to be replaced from the inside to thin
the wall thickness. Then, remove the valve seat.
(2) Rebore the valve seat hole in the cylinder head to a
selected oversize valve seat diameter.

0.5 - 1.0 mm

Cut away
0.5 - 1.0 mm

1EN0274

Intake valve seat hole diameter
0.3 O.S. : 29.80 - 29.82 mm
: 32.30 - 32.32 mm
0.6 O.S. : 30.10 - 30.12 mm
: 32.60 - 32.62 mm
Exhaust valve seat hole diameter
0.3 O.S. : 27.80 - 27.82 mm
: 29.80 - 29.82 mm
0.6 O.S. : 28.10 - 28.12 mm
: 30.10 - 30.12 mm

Valve seat
height

Oversize valve seat
hole diameter

1EN0275

(3) Before fitting the valve seat, either heat the cylinder head
up to approximately 250_C or cool the valve seat in liquid
nitrogen, to prevent the cylinder head bore from galling.
(4) Correct the valve seat to the specified width and angle.
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
(1) Force the valve guide out toward the cylinder block using
a press.
(2) Machine the valve guide hole in the cylinder head to
the size of the oversize valve guide to be installed.
Caution
D Do not use the valve guide of the same size as
the removed one.
Valve guide hole diameters
0.05 O.S.: 11.05 - 11.07
0.25 O.S.: 11.25 - 11.27
0.50 O.S.: 11.50 - 11.52

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(3) Press-fit the valve guide until it protrude specified value
(SOHC: 14 mm, DOHC: 19 mm) as shown in the
illustration.



Caution
D Press the valve guide from the cylinder head top
surface.
D Valve guide for intake valve and that for exhaust
valve are different in length. (45.5 mm for intake
valve; 50.5 mm for exhaust valve)

14 mm
1EN0106

(4) After the valve guide has been installed, insert a new
valve to check for smooth sliding motion.


19 mm

19 mm

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13. OIL PUMP CASE AND OIL PAN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

6

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.
12 Nm

26

24

25

2

22
14 Nm

8
23

1

7

19 Nm

20
19

21

17
16
4

21 Nm

5
68 Nm

15

30 Nm
9 Nm

18

10 Nm
44 Nm

3
7 Nm

14
12

10

39 Nm

7 Nm

9

13
9 Nm

11

Removal steps
"IA 1. Oil pressure switch
"HA 2. Oil filter
3. Oil filter cover
4. Water hose (for Europe and GCC)
5. Water pipe (for Europe and GCC)
6. Water pipe (for Europe and GCC)
7. Bolt (for Europe and GCC)
"GA 8. Oil cooler (for Europe and GCC)
9. Drain plug
"FA 10. Gasket
11. Oil level sensor (For Europe)
12. Cover
"DA 13. Oil pan lower
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7 Nm

"DA 14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
"CA 21.
"BA 22.
23.
24.
"AA 25.
"AA 26.

Oil pan upper
Buffle plate
Oil screen
Gasket
Relief plug
Relief spring
Relief plunger
Oil seal
Oil pump case
O-ring
Oil pump case cover
Outer rotor
Inner rotor

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

2

17
18
21 Nm

14
14 Nm

9
12 Nm

3

16
15

13

12
11
44 Nm
10

1

7 Nm

8
7

19 Nm

10 Nm

7 Nm

6
39 Nm

4
5

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

Removal steps
"IA 1. Oil pressure switch
"HA 2. Oil filter
3. Oil filter cover
4. Drain plug
"FA 5. Gasket
AA" "EA 6. Oil pan
7. Oil screen
8. Gasket
9. Buffle plate

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"BA
"AA
"AA

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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Relief plug
Relief spring
Relief plunger
Oil seal
Oil pump case
O-ring
Oil pump case cover
Outer rotor
Inner rotor

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
MD998727

AA" OIL PAN REMOVAL
(1) Knock the special tool deeply between the oil pan and
the cylinder block.
(2) Hitting the side of the special tool, slide the special tool
along the oil pan to remove it.

6AE0087

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA INNER ROTOR / OUTER ROTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the rotors. Then, install the rotors
ensuring that the alignment dots made at disassembly
are properly aligned.

6AE0091

"BA SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL PUMP CASE

3 mm diameter
bead sealant

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

or

6AE0092

"CA OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the oil seal lip.
Using the special tool, knock the oil seal into the oil pump
case.

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"DA OIL PAN INSTALLATION 
(1) Clean the cylinder block and oil pan gasket application
surfaces.
(2) Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after FIPG has been
applied to the entire flange surfaces of the oil pan.
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

or

f4
Groove
Bolt
hole

"EA OIL PAN INSTALLATION 
(1) Clean the cylinder block and oil pan gasket application
surfaces.
(2) Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after FIPG has been
applied to the entire flange surfaces of the oil pan.

4 mm diameter
bead sealant

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

6AE0094

Oil pan
side

"FA DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drain plug gasket in the shown direction.

Drain plug
gasket

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"GA OIL COOLER INSTALLATION
(1) Install the oil cooler, with the oil cooler’s positioning
projection positioned against the rib on cylinder block.

6AE0172

"HA OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the surfaces of the cylinder block on which the
oil filter is to be mounted.
(2) Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
(3) Turn down the oil filter until the O-ring contacts the cylinder
block surface, and then give the oil filter one more turn
(or tighten with a 16 Nm torque).
NOTE
For MD135737 oil filter, the tightening torque should be
14 Nm.
"IA SEALANT APPLICATION TO SEALANT TO OIL
PRESSURE SWITCH
(1) Apply sealant to the threads of the switch.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
Caution
D Use care not to allow the sealant to plug the oil
passage.

Oil passage
9EN0094

INSPECTION
OIL PUMP
(1) Check the tip clearance.
Standard value: 0.06 - 0.18 mm

6AE0088

(2) Check the side clearance.
Standard value: 0.04 - 0.10 mm

6AE0089

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(3) Check the body clearance.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.18 mm
Limit: 0.35 mm

6AE0090

OIL LEVEL SENSOR (FOR EUROPE)
(1) Put the oil level sensor in the oil, then move the float
up and down with the oil at a temperature either lower
than 40°C or higher than 80°C, and check for continuity.
40°C

6AE0192

Float position

Switch ON/OFF

Condition when down

ON (continuity)

Condition when up

ON (continuity)

80°C
Float position
Condition when down
Condition when up

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Switch ON/OFF
OFF (no continuity)
ON (continuity)

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14. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

6AE0095

"GA
AA" "FA
"EA
"DA
"EA
"CA

Removal steps
1. Nut
2. Connecting rod cap
3. Connecting rod bearing
4. Piston and connecting rod
5. Connecting rod bearing
6. Piston ring No.1

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"CA 7. Piston ring No.2
"BA 8. Oil ring
AB" "AA 9. Piston pin
10. Piston
11. Connecting rod
12. Bolt

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

Cylinder No.

AA" CONNECTING ROD CAP REMOVAL
(1) Mark the large end of the connecting rod with the cylinder
number for use during reassembly.

DEN0050

Piston pin setting tool MD998780
Push rod

Guide A:
17.9 mm

AB" PISTON PIN REMOVAL
Piston pin setting tool (MD998780) consists of the parts shown
in the illustration at left.
To remove the piston pin, Guide D (MB991659) is also used
in combination with the Piston pin setting tool.

Guide B
Guide A:
18.9 mm
Guide C
Guide A:
20.9 mm

Guide D
MB991659

Guide A:
21.9 mm

Base
9EN0780

Push rod

Front
mark

Front mark

(1) Insert the Push Rod (special tool) into the piston from
the side on which the front mark is stamped in the piston
head, and attach the guide D to the push rod end.
(2) Place the piston and connecting rod assembly on the
Piston Pin Setting Base (special tool) with the front mark
facing upward.
(3) Using a press, remove the piston pin.
NOTE
Keep the disassembled pistons, piston pins and
connecting rods in order according to the cylinder number.

Guide D

Base

7EN0390

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Piston

B

A

C

D

Connecting rod
Piston pin

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"AA PISTON PIN INSTALLATION
(1) Measure the following dimensions of the piston, piston
pin and connecting rod.
A: Piston pin insertion hole length
B: Distance between piston bosses
C: Piston pin length
D: Connecting rod small end width
(2) Calculate the following formula by substituting the
measured values.
(A - C) - (B - D)
L=
2
(3) Insert the Push Rod (special tool) into the piston pin and
attach the guide A to the push rod end.
(4) Assemble the connecting rod in the piston with their front
marks facing the same direction.
(5) Apply engine oil to the entire periphery of the piston pin.
(6) Insert the piston pin, push rod and guide A assembly
having assembled in step (3) from the guide A side into
the piston pin hole on the front marked side.

7EN0432

(7) Screw the guide B into the guide A until the gap between
both guides amounts to the value L obtained in step
(2) plus 3 mm.

3 mm + L

Guide B
Guide A

7EN0433

(8) Place the piston and connecting rod assembly onto the
piston setting base with the front marks directed upward.
(9) Press-fit the piston pin using a press.
If the press-fitting force required is less than the standard
value, replace the piston and piston pin set or/and the
connecting rod.

Push rod
Piston pin

Front
mark

Front mark

Standard value: 5,000 - 15,000 N

Guide A

Base
Guide B

7EN0391

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"BA OIL RING INSTALLATION
(1) Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove.
NOTE
The side rails and spacer may be installed in either
direction.
(2) Install the upper side rail.
To install the side rail, first fit one end of the rail into
the piston groove, then press the remaining portion into
position by finger. See illustration.
6AE0194

NOTE
Do not use piston ring expander when installing side
rail. Use of ring expander to expand the side rail end
gap can break the side rail, unlike other piston rings.

Side rail gap

(3) Install the lower side rail in the same procedure as
described in step (2).
(4) Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either
direction.
1EN0269

"CA PISTON RING NO. 2 / PISTON RING NO. 1
INSTALLATION
(1) Using piston ring expander, install the piston rings with
their side having identification marks facing up.
Piston ring expander

Identification mark:
No. 1 ring: T
No. 2 ring: 2T

7EN0452

Identification mark
Identification mark
Size mark

NOTE
The piston ring is stamped with the following size mark.
Size

Size mark

Standard size

None

No.1

0.50 mm O.S.

50

No.2

1.00 mm O.S.

100

9EN0524

Upper
side rail

No. 1

Piston pin

No. 2 ring gap
and spacer gap
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(1) Liberally coat engine oil on the circumference of the piston,
piston ring, and oil ring.
(2) Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (side rail and
spacer) as shown in the figure.
(3) Rotate crankshaft so that the crank pin is on center of
the cylinder bore.

Lower
side rail
6EN0549
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(4) Use suitable thread protectors on connecting rod bolts
before inserting piston and connecting rod assembly into
cylinder block. Care must be taken not to nick crank pin.
(5) Using a suitable piston ring compressor tool, install piston
and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder block.
Caution
D Insert the front mark (arrow) on the top of the
piston so it faces the engine front (timing belt
side).
6AE0097

Crankshaft pin
identification mark
No.2
No.4

No.1
No.3
No.5

"EA CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS INSTALLATION
(1) When the bearings are to be replaced, select correct
ones and install them in the correct positions according
to the identification marks stamped on the crankshaft.
<6A12>
Connecting rod
bearing

Crankshaft pin
No.6

Check
digit

Identification mark

Outer diameter mm

I

42.995 - 43.000

1

II

42.985 - 42.995

2

III

42.980 - 42.985

3

6AE0341

Identification mark

<6A13>
Connecting rod
bearing

Crankshaft pin

Identification mark

Identification mark

Outer diameter mm

Identification mark

I

50.995 - 51.000

1

II

50.985 - 50.995

2

III

50.980 - 50.985

3

"FA CONNECTING ROD CAP INSTALLATION
(1) Mate the correct bearing cap with the correct connecting
rod by checking with the alignment marks marked during
disassembly. If a new connecting rod is used which has
no alignment mark, position the notches for locking the
bearing on the same side.

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(2) Check if the thrust clearance in the connecting rod big
end is correct.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.25 mm
Limit: 0.4 mm

9EN0073

"GA CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Since the connecting rod bolts and nuts are torqued using
a new procedure they should be examined BEFORE
reuse. If the bolt threads are “necked down” the bolts
should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers
to the full length of the bolt’s thread. If the nut does not
run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.

90° - 100°

Bolt
Nut
Paint
marks

Paint
marks
6EN0954

(2) Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the
threaded portion and bearing surface of the nut.
(3) Install each nut to the bolt and tighten it finger tight. Then
tighten the nuts alternately to install the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the nuts to a torque of 18 Nm.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
(6) Make a paint mark on the bolt at the position 90° to
100° from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction
of tightening the nut.
(7) Give a 90° to 100° turn to the nut and make sure that
the paint mark on the nut and that on the bolt are in
alignment.
Caution
D If the nuts are tightened by an angle of less than
90°, they may not hold the caps with sufficient
strength.
D If a nut is tightened by an angle exceeding 100°,
completely remove all the nuts and carry out the
installation procedure again from step (1).

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INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the side clearance between the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or
piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1
0.03 - 0.07 mm
No. 2
0.02 - 0.06 mm
7EN0475

Push in
by the piston

0.1 mm
0.1 mm

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 piston ring.

Piston
ring gap

Piston ring

Limit:
No. 1
No. 2

Plastic gauge

7EN0476

1EN0246

Standard value:
No. 1
No. 2
Oil

0.25 - 0.40 mm
0.40 - 0.55 mm
0.10 - 0.35 mm

Limit:
No. 1, No. 2
Oil

0.8 mm
1.0 mm

CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC
GAUGE METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft pin and connecting rod
bearing.
(2) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width
of bearing and place it on crankshaft pin in parallel with
its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the
bolts to specified torque.
(4) Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
(5) Measure the width of the plastic gauge at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the plastic gauge package.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm

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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block, Flywheel and
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11A-15-1

15. CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, FLYWHEEL AND DRIVE
PLATE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5
4

6
11 Nm

35 Nm

2

23 Nm

A

11
3

1

14
98 Nm

13
7

21

8
12
98 Nm

9
11 Nm

10

9 Nm

19

18

20

Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.

17

16

15

"EA

"EA

"DA
"CA
"BA

Removal steps
1. Detonation sensor
2. Idler pulley bracket 
3. Flywheel bolt 
4. Plate 
5. Adapter plate 
6. Flexible flywheel 
7. Adapter plate 
8. Drive plate bolt 
9. Adapter plate 
10. Drive plate 
11. Rear plate
12. Bell housing cover 
13. Oil seal case
14. Oil seal
15. Bearing cap bolt

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"BA 16. Bearing cap
"AA 17. Crankshaft bearing, lower
18. Crankshaft
"AA 19. Thrust bearing
"AA 20. Crankshaft bearing, upper
21. Cylinder block
Caution
On the flexible wheel equipped engines, do not
remove any of the bolts “A” of the flywheel shown
in the illustration.
The balance of the flexible flywheel is adjusted in
an assembled condition. Removing the bolt,
therefore, can cause the flexible flywheel to be out
of balance, giving damage to the flywheel.
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Crankshaft journal
identification mark
No.1

Crankshaft, Cylinder Block, Flywheel and
Drive Plate

"AA CRANKSHAFT BEARING INSTALLATION
(1) When replacing bearing, select a one of proper size
according to the identification marks stamped on both
crankshaft and cylinder block.

No.2
No.4

<6A12>
No.3

Check
digit

6AE0343

No.4

No.3

Cylinder bore size
mark (reference)

No.2

Crankshaft Journal

Cylinder Block Bearing
Bore

Crankshaft
Bearing

Identification
mark

Identification
mark

Identification mark

1

Outer diameter
mm

52.994 - 53.000

No.1

Cylinder block
bearing bore
identification
mark

2

Timing belt side

6AE0344

3

52.988 - 52.994

52.982 - 52.988

Inner diameter
mm

0

57.000 - 57.006

1

1

57.006 - 57.012

2

2

57.012 - 57.018

3

0

57.000 - 57.006

2

1

57.006 - 57.012

3

2

57.012 - 57.018

4

0

57.000 - 57.006

3

1

57.006 - 57.012

4

2

57.012 - 57.018

5

<6A13>
Crankshaft Journal

Cylinder Block Bearing
Bore

Crankshaft
Bearing

Identification
mark

Identification
mark

Identification mark

1

2

3

Oil groove

Identification
mark

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55.988 - 55.994

55.982 - 55.988

Inner diameter
mm

0

60.000 - 60.006

1

1

60.006 - 60.012

2

2

60.012 - 60.018

3

0

60.000 - 60.006

2

1

60.006 - 60.012

3

2

60.012 - 60.018

4

0

60.000 - 60.006

3

1

60.006 - 60.012

4

2

60.012 - 60.018

5

(2) Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder
block.
(3) Install the bearings having no oil groove to the bearing
caps.
(4) Install the thrust bearings at the No. 3 upper bearing
with the grooved side toward the crank web.

Groove

Identification
mark

Outer diameter
mm

6AE0116
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"BA BEARING CAP / BEARING CAP BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bearing caps so that their arrows are positioned
on the timing belt side.
(2) When installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolt.
Shank length

Limit: max. 71.1 mm
9EN0477

(3) Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing
surface of the bolt.
(4) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm torque in the
tightening sequence.

Arrow
6AE0108

(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
(6) Make a paint mark on the area around the bolt bearing
surface at location 90° to 100° in the direction of tightening
the bolt.
(7) Give a 90° to 100° turn to the bolts in the tightening
sequence. Make sure that the paint mark on the bolt
and that on the area around the bolt bearing surface
are in alignment.

Paint marks
90° - 100°

Paint marks

6EN0955

Caution
D If the bolts are tightened by an angle of less than
90°, they may not hold the cap with sufficient
strength.
D If a bolt is tightened by an angle exceeding 100°,
completely remove all the bolts and carry out the
installation procedure again from step (1).

(8) After installing the bearing caps, make sure that the
crankshaft turns smoothly and the end play is correct.
If the end play exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft
bearings.
Standard value: 0.05 - 0.25 mm
Limit: 0.4 mm

6AE0109

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Drive Plate

"CA OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to oil seal lip.
MB990938
MD998776

9EN0077

"DA APPLICATION OF OIL SEAL CASE
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine
equivalent

Part

No.

MD970389

or

6AE0110

"EA DRIVE PLATE BOLT / FLYWHEEL BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove all the remaining sealant from bolts and thread
holes of crankshaft.
(2) Apply engine oil to the flange of bolt.
(3) Apply engine oil into the thread holes of crankshaft.
(4) Apply specified sealant to the thread of bolts.
Specified sealant:
3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
9EN0102

(5) Tighten the bolts to specified torque.

INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC GAUGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft journal and crankshaft
bearing.
(2) Install the crankshaft.
(3) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width
of bearing and place it on journal in parallel with its axis.
6AE0101

(4) Install the crankshaft bearing cap carefully and tighten
the bolts to specified torque.
(5) Carefully remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
(6) Measure the width of the plastic gauge at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the plastic gauge package.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.04 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm

6AE0102

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C

D

B

E

Crankshaft, Cylinder Block, Flywheel and
Drive Plate

11A-15-5

CYLINDER BLOCK
(1) 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.

F
G

Standard value: 0.05 mm or less
Limit: 0.1 mm
(2) If the distortion is excessive, correct within the allowable
limit or replace.
6AE0103

Grinding limit: 0.2 mm
The total thickness of the stock allowed to be
removed from cylinder block and mating cylinder
head is 0.2 mm at maximum.
Cylinder block height (when new):
6A12
190 mm
6A13
209 mm
(3) Check cylinder walls for scratches and seizure. If defects
are evident, correct (bored to oversize) or replace.

(4) Using cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore and
cylindricity. If worn badly, correct cylinder to an oversize
and replace piston and piston rings. Measure at the points
shown in illustration.
12 mm

6AE0104

Standard value:
Cylinder I.D.:
6A12
78.40 - 78.43 mm
6A13
81.00 - 81.03 mm
Out-of-roundness and taper of cylinder bore:
0.01 mm or less
BORING CYLINDER
(1) Oversize pistons to be used should be determined on
the basis of the largest bore cylinder.
Piston size identification

6AE0105

Size

Identification mark

0.50 mm O.S.

0.50

1.00 mm O.S.

1.00

NOTE
Size mark is stamped on piston top.
(2) Measure outside diameter of piston to be used. Measure
it in thrust direction as shown.
(3) Based on measured piston O.D. calculate boring finish
dimension.
Boring finish dimension = Piston O.D. + (Clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder) - 0.02 mm (honing
margin)

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Drive Plate

(4) Bore all cylinders to calculated boring finish dimension.
Caution
D To prevent distortion that may result from
temperature rise during honing, bore cylinders,
working from No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5
and No. 6
(5) Hone to final finish dimension (piston O.D. + clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder.)
(6) Check clearance between piston and cylinder.
Clearance between piston and cylinder:
0.02 - 0.04 mm
NOTE
When boring cylinders, finish all of four cylinders to same
oversize. Do not bore only one cylinder to an oversize.

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Service Bulletins
Click on the applicable bookmark to select the Service Bulletin.

SERVICE BULLETIN
QUALITY INFORMATION ANALYSIS
OVERSEAS SERVICE DEPT. MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

SERVICE BULLETIN
Subject:
Group:

No.: MSB-01E11-001

Date: 2001-07-25
ADDITION OF 6A1 ENGINE WATER PUMP
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
ENGINE
Draft No.: 00EN620614

INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL
CAR
ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE


(EC)GALANT(EA0)


01-10

T.MASAKI-MANAGER
TECHNICAL SERVICE PLANNING

1. Description:
It has been found that when the 6A1 engine is installed, the water pump impeller interferes with
the cylinder block. Therefore, the procedures for positioning the water pump that are to be
followed when the water pump is installed, have been introduced.
2. Applicable Manuals:
Manual
ENGINE 6A1 (W-E)
Workshop Manual

ENGINE 6A1 (E-W)
Workshop Manual

Pub. No.
PWEE9202
PWES9203
PWEF9204
PWEG9205
PWED9206
PWEW9207
PWEE9622
PWES9623
PWEF9624
PWEG9625
PWED9626
PWEW9627

Language
Page(s)
(English) 11A-7-2
(Spanish)
(French)
(German)
(Dutch)
(Swedish)
(English) 11A-7-3
(Spanish)
(French)
(German)
(Dutch)
(Swedish)

ENGINE 6A1 (E-W) Workshop Manual

6A1 ENGINE (E-W) – Water Pump and Water Pipe

11A-7-3

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
3 mm diameter
bead sealant

►A◄ SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER PUMP
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

4th page added here.
6AE0067

►B◄ WATER PIPE / O-RING INSTALLATION
(1) Wet the O-ring (with water) to facilitate assembly.
Caution
• Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
• Secure the water pipe after the thermostat housing
has been installed.

►C◄ SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER OUTLET FITTING

3 mm diameter
bead sealant

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent

6AE0068

►D◄THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve will be located in
the thermostat housing as shown.

Jiggle valve

6AE0069

►E◄SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Specified sealant:
3M Nut locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

6AE0070

3


(1) Install the water pump and tighten the bolts 1 and 2 in that
order.
(2) Turn the pulley by hand and ensure that the impeller does not
interfere with the cylinder block.
(3) Tighten the bolts other than bolts 1 and 2.

Water pump
6AE0415

4



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