Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 41

FRONT CASE AND OIL PUMP

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ENGINE OVERHAUL <2.4L>

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>>L<< DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION

CAUTION

If the gasket is installed in the wrong direction, oil leaks
will occur.
Install the drain plug gasket in the direction shown.

>>M<< OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
1. Clean the installation surface of the filter bracket.

2. Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.

3. Install the oil filter to the bracket and tighten it to the

specified torque.

Tightening torque:

Part number MD360935 filter:
14 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (122 in-lb)

Other Mitsubishi Genuine filter:
17 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (12 ft-lb)

4. If no torque wrench can be used for tightening, use the

following procedure:

(1) Screw in the oil filter until its O-ring contacts the oil filter

bracket.

(2) Tighten the oil filter by giving the specified amount of turn:

Part number MD360935 filter: one turn
Other Mitsubishi Genuine filter: 3/4 turn

AKX00596

DRAIN PLUG

OIL PAN

OIL PAN
SIDE

GASKET

AB

AKX00529

BRACKET SIDE

AB

FRONT CASE AND OIL PUMP

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>>N<< SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH

CAUTION

Be careful not to block the oil passage with sealant.
1. Apply 3M



AAD Part number 8672 or equivalent to the

threads of the oil pressure switch.

2. Tighten the switch to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 19 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (14 ft-lb)

INSPECTION

M1113007300034

FRONT CASE
1. Check the oil passage for clogging and clean if necessary.

2. Check the left counterbalance shaft front bearing for wear,

damage and seizure. If the bearing is damaged, replace the
front case.

3. Check the front case for cracks and other damage.

Replace cracked or damaged front case.

OIL SEAL
1. Check the oil seal lip for wear and damage. Replace the oil

seal if necessary.

2. Check the oil seal lip for deterioration. Replace the oil seal if

necessary.

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT
1. Check the oil holes for clogging and clean if necessary.

2. Check the journal for seizure, damage and contact with

bearing. If there is anything wrong with the journal, replace
the counterbalance shaft, bearing or front case assembly if
required.

AKX00524

AKX00606

FRONT CASE AND OIL PUMP

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OIL PUMP
1. Assemble the oil pump gears to the front case and rotate it

to ensure smooth rotation with no looseness.

2. Ensure that there is no ridge wear on the contact surface

between the front case and the gear surface of the oil pump
cover.

3. Check the side clearance.

Standard value:

Drive gear 0.08

−−−−

0.14 mm (0.004

−−−−

0.006 inch)

Driven gear 0.06

−−−−

0.12 mm (0.003

−−−−

0.004 inch)

AKX00593

PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

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PISTO N A N D C O N N EC TIN G R O D

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1113008400090

AKX00501

APPLY ENGINE
OIL TO ALL
MOVING PARTS
BEFORE
INSTALLATION.

20 N·m
14 ft-lb

+ 90˚to 94˚

1

2

4

6
7

8

10

12

9

11

5

AC

3

REMOVAL STEPS

>>G<<

1. NUT

<<A>>

>>F<<

2. CONNECTING ROD CAP

>>D<<

3. CONNECTING ROD BEARING

>>E<<

4. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

ASSEMBLY

>>D<<

5. CONNECTING ROD BEARING

>>C<<

6. PISTON RING No. 1

>>C<<

7. PISTON RING No. 2

>>B<<

8. OIL RING

<<B>>

>>A<<

9. PISTON PIN

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)