Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 142

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <2.4L ENGINE>

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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112004000763

Pre-removal Operation
• Fuel Line Pressure Reduction [Refer to GROUP 13A,

On-vehicle Service

− Fuel Pump Connector Disconnec-

tion (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines)

P.13A-1107

].

• Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Coolant Replacement

P.14-7

).

• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Removal (Refer to

GROUP 13A, Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

P.13A-1121

).

• Air Cleaner Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

P.15-4

).

• Battery and Battery Tray Removal

Post-installation Operation
• Battery and Battery Tray Installation
• Air Cleaner Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

P.15-4

).

• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Installation (Refer to

GROUP 13A, Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

P.13A-1121

).

• Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Coolant Replacement

P.14-7

).

• Fuel Leak Check

AC306539

N

(ENGINE OIL)

13 ± 1 N·m
115 ± 9 in-lb

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
98 ± 8 in-lb

1

7

5

4

3

2

AB

8

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

6

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
98 ± 8 in-lb

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

CONTROL WIRING HARNESS
CONNECTION

2.

RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
CLAMP

3.

WATER HOSE CLAMP

4.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION

>>F<<

5.

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM
HOSE CONNECTION

6.

PRESSURE HOSE CLAMP

7.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AND
DIPSTICK GUIDE

8.

O-RING

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder

• MB991654: Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench (12)

• MD998719: Pin

• MD998738: Adjusting Bolt

AC306540AB

<COLD ENGINE>
78 ± 2 N·m

→ 0 N·m → 20 ± 2 N·m → +90˚ → +90˚

58 ± 1 ft-lb

→ 0 in-lb → 15 ± 1 ft-lb → +90˚ → +90˚

18

17

16

15

14

12

10

9

11

N

(ENGINE OIL)

89 ± 9 N·m
65 ± 7 ft-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
98 ± 8 in-lb

31 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

31 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

(ENGINE OIL)

13

REMOVAL STEPS

9.

KNOCK SENSOR CONNECTOR
CONNECTION

10. INTAKE MANIFOLD STAY
•

EXHAUST MANIFOLD (REFER TO
GROUP 15, EXHAUST MANIFOLD

P.15-15

).

•

TIMING BELT UPPER COVER
(REFER TO

P.11A-49

).

•

ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING
BRACKET (REFER TO GROUP
32, ENGINE MOUNT

P.32-4

).

<<A>>

>>E<<

11. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

<<B>>

>>D<<

12. RADIATOR UPPER HOSE

CONNECTION

13. WATER COOLER HOSE

CONNECTION

14. WATER HOSE CONNECTION
•

WATER INLET FITTING AND
THERMOSTAT CASE ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 14, WATER
HOSE AND WATER PIPE

P.14-22

).

<<C>>

>>C<<

15. FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE

CONNECTION

•

ROCKER COVER ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO

P.11A-28

).

<<D>>

>>B<<

16. CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
17. CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

18. CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL

CAUTION

Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, align the timing marks on the

camshaft sprocket to set number 1 cylinder to TDC of its
compression stroke.

2. Remove the timing belt under cover rubber plug and then

set special tool MD998738.

3. Screw in special tool MD998738 until it contacts the timing

belt tensioner arm.

4. Secure the camshaft sprocket and valve timing belt with

wiring bands and so on to prevent slippage between the
camshaft sprocket and valve timing belt.

AC301450AB

TIMING MARK

AC301452AB

MD998738

TIMING BELT
UNDER COVER

AC301373

AB

TIMING BELT
TENSIONER ARM

MD998738

AC107621

AC301451AC

WIRING BAND

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5. Hold the camshaft sprocket with special tools MB990767

and MD998719.

CAUTION

Do not rotate the crankshaft after camshaft sprocket
removal.
6. Remove the camshaft sprocket with the valve timing belt

and place it on the timing belt lower cover.

.

<<B>> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCONNECTION
Make mating marks on the radiator upper hose and the hose
clamp. Disconnect the radiator upper hose.

.

<<C>> FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE REMOVAL
1. Remove the fuel high-pressure hose stopper.

2. Remove the fuel high-pressure hose in the direction shown

in the figure while the retainer is pulled up.
NOTE: If the retainer is released, install it after removing the
fuel high-pressure hose.

.

AC100302

MD998719

MB990767

AB

AC200641AB

MATING MARKS

AC304581

AB

STOPPER

AC304582

AB

RETAINER