Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 84

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-25

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112002500201

Required Special Tool:
MD998727: Oil pan remover

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Under Cover and Skid Plate Removal and Installation

(Refer to GROUP 42, Under Cover

P.42-207

).

• Engine Oil Draining and Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12,

On-vehicle Service

P.12-3

).

• Generator Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 16,

Generator

P.16-14

).

• Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP

33A, Stabilizer Bar

P.33A-15

.)

• Front Catalytic Converter (R.H. and L.H.) Removal and

Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Main

Muffler

P.15-10

).

• Front Differential Carrier Removal and Installation (Refer

to GROUP 26, Front Differential Carrier

P.26-40

). <4WD>

ACX00370

GROOVE

BOLT HOLE

SPECIFIED SEALANT: MITSUBISHI
GENUINE PART NO. MD970389 OR
EQUIVALENT

ENGINE OIL

OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE

O-RING

N

N

4.0 mm

(0.16 in)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8.8 N·m
78 in-lb

48 N·m
35 ft-lb

35 N·m
26 ft-lb

19 N·m
14 in-lb

9.8 - 12 N·m
87 - 106 in-lb

9.8 - 12 N·m
87 - 106 in-lb

39 N·m
29 fn-lb

9.8 - 12 N·m
87 - 106 in-lb

5.9 N·m
52 in-lb

9

N

AB

3

7

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

DRAIN PLUG

>>B<<

2.

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

LOWER OIL PAN

4.

COVER

5.

OIL DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY

6.

COVER

>>A<<

7.

UPPER OIL PAN

8.

OIL SCREEN

9.

BAFFLE PLATE

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-26

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL

CAUTION

Perform this slowly to avoid deformation of the oil pan
flange.
After removing the oil pan mounting bolts, remove the oil pan
with special tool MD998727 and brass bar.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< UPPER OIL PAN/LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating

surfaces.

2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating

surface.

3. Apply MITSUBISHI genuine part number MD970389 or

equivalent around the gasket surface of oil pan as specified
in the illustration.
NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) in diameter.

4. Assemble the oil pan to the cylinder block within 30 minutes

after applying the sealant.

5. Tighten the bolts in order of the numbers shown in the

illustration.

.

ACX00366

MD998727

MD998727

AB

ACX00365

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

12

10

1

2

3

4

5

7

9

11

6

8

4.0 mm (0.16 in)

GROOVE

BOLT HOLE

AB

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-27

>>B<< DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION
Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in
the direction shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION

M1112002600093

• Check the oil pan for cracks.

• Check the oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and

deformation.

• Check the oil screen for cracked, clogged or damaged wire

net and pipe.

ACX00364

DRAIN PLUG
GASKET

OIL PAN
SIDE

AB

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-28

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112003400490

Required Special Tool:
MD998717: Crankshaft front oil seal installer

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the oil seal lip and then

insert.

2. Using special tool MD998717, tap the oil seal into the front

case.

.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Timing Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to

P.11A-34

).

ACX00362AB

N

1

2

3

4

5

6

6

8.8 N·m
78 in-lb

ENGINE OIL

REMOVAL STEPS

>>B<<

1.

CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET

2.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR

>>B<<

3.

CRANKSHAFT SENSING BLADE

>>B<<

4.

CRANKSHAFT SPACER

5.

KEY

>>A<<

6.

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

ACX00363AB

OIL SEAL

MD998717

CRANKSHAFT

MD998717