Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 498

CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: Front Hub and Flange Yoke Holder

• MD998713: Camshaft Oil Seal Installer

• MD998719: Pin

• MD998777: Camshaft Oil Seal Installer Adapter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL

Use special tools MB990767 and MD998719 to remove the 
camshaft sprocket.

.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Timing Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to 

P.11C-55

).

AC703047

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4

N

N

90 ± 10 N·m
67 ± 7 ft-lb

AB

Removal steps 

<<A>>

>>B<<

1.

Left bank camshaft sprocket

<<B>>

>>A<<

2.

Camshaft oil seal

<<A>>

>>B<<

3.

Right bank camshaft sprocket

<<B>>

>>A<<

4.

Camshaft oil seal

Removal steps (Continued)

AC703052

MB990767

MD998719

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CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

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<<B>> CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL

1. Make a notch in the oil seal lip section with a knife, etc.

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the camshaft and the cylinder 
head.
2. Cover the end of a flat-tipped screwdriver with a shop towel 

and insert into the notched section of the oil seal, and pry 
out the oil seal to remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

1. Apply engine oil to the camshaft oil seal lip.
2. Use special tools MD998713 and MD998777 to press-fit the 

camshaft oil seal.

.

AC703053

Lip 
section

Oil seal

Camshaft

Flat-tipped
screwdriver

AB

AC703083

<Right bank>

MD998713

Oil seal

Camshaft

AB

AC703082

MD998713

MD998777

Camshaft

Oil seal

<Left bank>

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CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

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>>B<< CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION

1. Use special tools MB990767 and MD998719 in the same 

way as during removal to hold the camshaft sprocket.

2. Tighten the camshaft sprocket mounting bolt to the specified 

torque.

Tightening torque: 90 

± 10 N⋅m (67 ± 7 ft-lb)

AC703052

MB990767

MD998719

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CAMSHAFT AND VALVE STEM SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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CAMSHAFT AND VALVE STEM SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

*Remove and assemble the marked parts in each cylinder unit.

<LEFT BANK>

AC809144

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Cam section and
journal section

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Engine oil

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2

3

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7

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10

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22*

23*
24*

22*

23*

24*

25*

26*

25*

26*

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N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

21

(Engine oil)

(Engine oil)

13 ± 1 N·m
115 ± 8 in-lb

31 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
84 ± 22 in-lb

8.3 ± 1.0 N·m
73 ± 8 in-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
22 ± 2 ft-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
22 ± 2 ft-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
97 ± 8 in-lb

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
84 ± 22 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
97 ± 8 in-lb

23 ± 6 N·m
17 ± 4 ft-lb

22 ± 4 N·m
16 ± 2 ft-lb

90 ± 10 N·m
66 ± 7 ft-lb

23 ± 6 N·m
17 ± 4 ft-lb

Camshaft removal steps 

•

Engine cover (Refer to GROUP 16, 
Ignition System 

− Ignition Coil 

P.16-49

).

•

Timing belt (Refer to 

P.11C-55

).

•

Thermostat housing (Refer to 
GROUP 14, Water Hose and Water 
Pipe 

P.14-45

).

1.

Engine oil dipstick

2.

O-ring

3.

PCV hose connection

4.

Ignition coil connector

5.

Ignition coil

>>

E

<< 6.

Rocker cover

7.

Rocker cover gasket

Camshaft removal steps