Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 501

CAMSHAFT AND VALVE STEM SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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>>E<< ROCKER COVER INSTALLATION

Tighten the bolts in order of the numbers shown in the illustra-
tion.

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>>F<< 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.

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>>G<< 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 (66 ± 7 ft-lb)

.

AC703030

Right bank

Left bank

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

AB

AC703083

<Right bank>

MD998713

Oil seal

Camshaft

AB

AC703082

MD998713

MD998777

Camshaft

Oil seal

<Left bank>

AB

AC703052

MB990767

MD998719

AB

CAMSHAFT AND VALVE STEM SEAL

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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>>H<< ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH 
INSTALLATION

Apply the specified sealant to the thread of the engine oil pres-
sure switch.

Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1141J or equivalent

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>>I<< O-RING/ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• Never re-use the O-ring.

• Before installing O-ring, wind sealing tape around the 

oil passages cut-out area of engine oil control valve, to 
prevent damage. If the O-ring is damaged, it can cause 
an oil leak.

1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring and then 

install it to the engine oil control valve.

2. Install the engine oil control valve to the cylinder head.
3. Tighten the engine oil control valve.

Tightening torque: 11 

± 1 N⋅m (97 ± 8 in-lb)

AC703070

5 mm
(0.20 in)

1 mm
(0.04 in)

AB

AC703080

Tape

AB

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112008301178

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Engine Room Under Cover Front Removal and Installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-23

). 

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

On-vehicle Service 

− Engine Oil Replacement 

P.12-5

).

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
85 ± 22 in-lb

36 ± 9 N·m
27 ± 6 ft-lb

36 ± 9 N·m
27 ± 6 ft-lb

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
85 ± 22 in-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
93 ± 13 in-lb

39 ± 5 N·m
29 ± 3 ft-lb

N

N

AC

Removal steps 

1.

Engine oil pan drain plug

>>C<<

2.

Engine oil pan drain plug gasket

3.

Starter connector and terminal 
connection

4.

Starter assembly

<<A>> >>B<<

5.

Engine lower oil pan

•

Front exhaust pipe (Refer to 
GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and 
Main Muffler 

P.15-25

)

>>A<<

6.

Cover

<<B>>

•

A/C compressor assembly (Refer to 

P.11C-61

)

Removal steps (Continued)

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

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ENGINE MECHANICAL <3.0L ENGINE>

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Required Special Tool:
MD998727: Oil Pan FIPG Cutter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL

Insert the special tool MD998727 into the groove shown in the 
illustration. Strike and slide it and then cut the liquid gasket.

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<<B>> A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the A/C compressor from the A/C compressor 

bracket with the hose still attached.

2. Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a 

hindrance when removing and installing the engine oil pan, 
and secure it with a cord or wire.

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<<C>> ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

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

× 1.5) into bolt hole A in the location 

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

•

A/C compressor bracket (Refer to 
GROUP 55A, Compressor 
Assembly 

P.55A-125

)

<<C>> >>A<<

7.

Engine upper oil pan

8.

Oil strainer

9.

Oil strainer gasket

Removal steps (Continued)

AC703057

MD998727

Groove

AB

AC703054

A

AB