Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 758

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.8L ENGINE>

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OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112002500193

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Under Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 

51, Under Cover 

P.51-13

.) 

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

On-vehicle Service 

P.12-3

.)

AC308673

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2

3

4

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8

9

10

11

12

11 ± 0.5 N·m
93 ± 4 in-lb

49 ± 3 N·m
36 ± 2 ft-lb

35 ± 5 N·m
26 ± 4 ft-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

14 ± 1 N·m
120 ± 13 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
97 ± 9 in-lb

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 3 ft-lb

19 ± 3 N·m
14 ± 2 ft-lb

8.5 ± 3.5 N·m
76 ± 31 in-lb

N

N

N

AB

6

5

ENGINE OIL

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG

2.

ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG 
GASKET

3.

STARTER CONNECTOR

4.

STARTER ASSEMBLY

5.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 
ASSEMBLY

6.

O-RING

<<A>>

>>B<<

7.

ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN

•

FRONT NO.1 EXHAUST PIPE 
(REFER TO GROUP 15, 
EXHAUST PIPE AND MAIN 
MUFFLER 

P.15-14

)

8.

COVER

<<B>>

9.

TORQUE CONVERTER 
CONNECTING BOLT

<<C>>

>>A<<

10. ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN
11. OIL SCREEN
12. GASKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.8L ENGINE>

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine lower oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

Do not use oil pan remover special tool (MD998727). The 
engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will 
damage it.
2. Apply a piece of wood to the lower oil pan and strike it with a 

hammer to remove the engine lower oil pan.

.

<<B>> TORQUE CONVERTER CONNECTING 
BOLT REMOVAL

Remove the one torque converter connecting bolt as shown.

.

<<C>> ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

Do not use oil pan remover special tool (MD998727). The 
engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will 
damage it.
2. Screw in the bolt (M10) into bolt hole A in the location 

shown. Then lift the upper oil pan and remove it.

AC206414

LOWER OIL PAN

AB

AC206538

49 ± 3 N·m
36 ± 2 ft-lb

AB

AC206525 AB

A

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.8L ENGINE>

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< ENGINE UPPER 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 a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating 

surface of the engine oil pan as shown.

Specified sealant: 3M

™ AAD Part No.8672, 8704, 3M™ 

AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent

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 15 minutes 

after applying the sealant.

CAUTION

The bolt holes for bolts 13 and 14 in the illustration are cut 
away on the transaxle side. Be careful not to insert these 
bolts at an angle.
5. Tighten the bolts in order of the numbers shown in the 

illustration.

.

AC308675

Ø 4.0 mm
(0.16 in)

GROOVE
PORTION

BOLT HOLE
PORTION

AB

AC206507

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2

3

4

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8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

AB

CYLINDER BLOCK

REAR OIL SEAL CASE

OIL PAN

TRANSAXLE
SIDE

13, 14

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

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>>B<< ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION

1. Remove sealant from the engine lower oil pan and engine 

upper oil pan.

2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the 

engine lower oil pan as shown.

Specified sealant: 3M

™ AAD Part No.8672, 8704, 3M™ 

AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent

NOTE: Install the engine lower oil pan within 15 minutes 
after applying sealant.

3. Assemble the engine lower oil pan to the engine upper oil 

pan.

CAUTION

Then wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let 
engine oil or coolant touch the sealant surface during that 
time.
4. Tighten the bolts in order of the numbers shown in the 

illustration.

INSPECTION

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• 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.

AC205271

Ø 4.0 mm
(0.16 in)

GROOVE
PORTION

BOLT HOLE
PORTION

AB

AC206508

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

AB