Mitsubishi L200. Manual — part 25

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-28

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND
STEERING SHAFT JOINT ASSEMBLY DISCON-
NECTION

AC600311AF

18 ± 2 N·m

Steering column
assembly and
steering shaft
joint assembly
connecting bolt

Front suspension
upper arm (LH)

Disconnect the steering column assembly and the
steering shaft joint assembly. (Refer to GROUP 37

−

Steering Column Shaft Assembly

P.37-18

<<B>> POWER STEERING GEAR & LINK
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLT/RETURN TUBE
CLAMP/PRESSURE TUBE CLAMP REMOVAL

AC502231AB

Remove the mounting bolts of the power steering
gear & link assembly and of the tube clamps, and
hung the power steering gear & link assembly using
a wire or other similar material. (Refer to GROUP 37
− Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage

P.37-22

and Power Steering Hoses

P.37-40

<<C>> ENGINE OIL PAN AND ENGINE OIL PAN
STRAINER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

Do not use special tool oil pan FIPG cutter
(MD998727) in area A of the engine oil pan. Using
the special tool (MD998727) in area A may cause
deformation of the cylinder block case assembly
front lower because the cylinder block case
assembly front lower is made of aluminium.

AC504256AB

AC104547

MD998727

2. Tap special tool (MD998727) into the range B

between the cylinder block assembly and the
engine oil pan, and then slide the tool sideways.
NOTE: If any surrounding parts interfere with the
removal, there is no need to use the special tool.

3. With the engine oil pan separated from the

cylinder block assembly, remove the engine oil
pan strainer mounting bolts, and then remove the
engine oil pan together with the engine oil pan
strainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< ENGINE OIL PAN STRAINER GASKET/
ENGINE OIL PAN STRAINER/ENGINE OIL PAN
GASKET/ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the engine oil pan and

cylinder block assembly surfaces.

•

Steering column assembly and
steering shaft joint assembly
connection

•

Power steering gear & link
assembly mounting bolt

•

Return tube clamp

•

Pressure tube clamp

Engine oil pan and engine oil pan
strainer assembly

Engine oil pan

Engine oil pan gasket

Engine oil pan strainer

10. Engine oil pan strainer gasket
11. Stiffener

Removal steps (Continued)

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-29

2. Place the engine oil pan strainer into the engine

oil pan. Then, insert the engine oil pan and engine
oil pan gasket into the clearance between the
cylinder block assembly and the power steering
gear & link assembly.

3. Set the engine oil pan strainer gasket and the

engine oil pan strainer in the engine oil pan to the
cylinder block assembly, and tighten the engine oil
pan strainer mounting bolts to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 19

± 3 N⋅m

4. Set the engine oil pan gasket and engine oil pan

to the cylinder block assembly, and tighten the
engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 9.0

± 3.0 N⋅m

>>B<< ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET
INSTALLATION

AC102325 AI

Engine oil pan side

Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the
new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

ENGINE MECHANICAL

11A-30

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2WD
(HIGH RIDER) AND 4WD>

M1112008301015

CAUTION

At the time of factory shipment or when the engine is overhauled, liquid gasket is used for the engine
oil pan gasket. Use the replacement engine oil pan gasket since the sealed surface may interfere with
surrounding parts, causing oil leak when the engine oil pan is installed on the vehicle using the liquid
gasket.

Pre-removal Operation
• Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover

Removal (Refer to GROUP 51

− Under Cover

P.51-32

• Engine Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 12 − On-vehicle

Service, Engine Oil Replacement

P.12-4

• Differential Gear Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 26 − On-

vehicle Service, Gear Oil Replacement

P.26-11

) <4WD>.

• Front Differential Carrier Assembly Removal (Refer to