Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 137

ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT

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>>D<< CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Use special tools MD998713 and MB991559 to install the cam-
shaft oil seal.

INSPECTION

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ROCKER ARM SHAFT
Check the rocker arm mounting areas of the rocker arm shafts
for wear or damage. Replace as necessary.

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ROCKER ARM
1. Check the roller surface and replace the rocker arm if

recesses, damage or heat seizure is observed.

2. Check roller rotation and replace the rocker arm if uneven

rotation or roller backlash of the roller is observed.

3. Check the inside diameter and replace the rocker arm if

damage or seizure is observed.

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CAMSHAFT
1. Check the camshaft bearing journals for damage and

binding. If the journals are binding, check the cylinder head
for damage. Also check the cylinder head for clogged oil
holes.

2. Check the tooth surface of the distributor drive gear teeth of

the camshaft and replace if abnormal wear is evident.

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<RIGHT BANK SIDE>

MD998713

AB

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<LEFT BANK SIDE>

MB991559

AB

MD998713

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ROLLER TIP

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3. Check the cam surface for abnormal wear and damage and

replace if necessary. Also measure the cam height and
replace if out of minimum limit.

Standard value:

Intake 37.71 mm (1.485 inches)
Exhaust 37.14 mm (1.462 inches)

Minimum limit:

Intake 37.21 mm (1.465 inches)
Exhaust 36.64 mm (1.443 inches)

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LASH ADJUSTERS

CAUTION

• The lash adjusters are precision-engineered mecha-

nisms. Do not allow them to become contaminated by
dirt or other foreign substances.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the lash adjusters.
• Use only fresh diesel fuel to clean the lash adjusters.

1. Prepare three containers and approximately 5 dm

3

(30.5

quart) of diesel fuel. Into each container, pour enough diesel
fuel to completely cover a lash adjuster when it is standing
upright. Then, perform the following steps with each lash
adjuster.

2. Place the lash adjuster in container A and clean its outside

surface.
NOTE: Use a nylon brush if deposits are hard to remove.

CAUTION

The steel ball spring is extremely weak, so the lash
adjuster's functionality may be lost if the air bleed wire is
pushed in hard.
3. While gently pushing down the internal steel ball using wire

[0.5 mm (0.020 inch) in diameter] or special tool MD998442,
move the plunger through five to ten strokes until it slides
smoothly. In addition to eliminating stiffness in the plunger,
this operation will remove dirty oil.
NOTE: If the plunger remains stiff or the mechanism
appears otherwise abnormal, replace the lash adjuster.

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OUTSIDE
CLEANING

INSIDE
CLEANING

FILLING
DIESEL FUEL

A

B

C

AB

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DIESEL
FUEL

AB

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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4. Remove the lash adjuster from the container. Then, push

down the steel ball gently and push the plunger to eliminate
diesel fuel from the pressure chamber.

CAUTION

The steel ball spring is extremely weak, so the lash
adjuster's functionality may be lost if the air bleed wire is
pushed in hard.
5. Place the lash adjuster in container B. Then, gently push

down the internal steel ball using a wire [0.5 mm (0.020
inch) in diameter] or special tool MD998442 and move the
plunger through five to ten strokes until it slides smoothly.
This operation will clean the lash adjuster's pressure
chamber.

6. Remove the lash adjuster from the container. Then, push

down the steel ball gently and push the plunger to eliminate
diesel fuel from the pressure chamber.

CAUTION

Do not use container C for cleaning. If cleaning is per-
formed in container C, foreign matter could enter the pres-
sure chamber when the chamber is filled with diesel fuel.
7. Place the lash adjuster in container C. Then, gently push

down the internal steel ball using a wire [0.5 mm (0.020
inch) in diameter] or special tool MD998442.

8. Stand the lash adjuster with its plunger at the top, then push

the plunger downward firmly until it moves through its
greatest possible stroke. Return the plunger slowly, then
release the steel ball and allow the pressure chamber to fill
with diesel fuel.

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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DIESEL FUEL

MD998442

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9. Remove the lash adjuster from the container, then stand the

lash adjuster with its plunger at the top. Push the plunger
firmly and check that it does not move.
NOTE: If the lash adjuster contracts or moves, perform the
operations 7 through 9 again to fill it with diesel fuel com-
pletely. Replace the lash adjuster if it still contracts or moves
after performing these steps.

10.Stand the lash adjuster upright to prevent diesel fuel from

spilling out. Do not allow the lash adjuster to become
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter. Fit the lash
adjuster onto the engine as soon as possible.

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