Mitsubishi Motors 4G9 - Manual (Page 16)

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4G9 ENGINE (E-W) - Specifications
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NEW TIGHTENING METHOD - BY USE OF BOLTS TO BE TIGHTENED IN PLASTIC
AREA
A new type of bolts, to be tightened in plastic area, is currently used for some parts of the engine.
The tightening method for bolts of this type is different from the conventional one. Be sure to observe
the method described in the text when tightening the bolts.
Service limits are provided for the bolts. Make sure that the service limits described in the text are strictly
observed.
D Areas where the bolts are in use:
(1) Cylinder head bolts
(2) Main bearing cap bolts
(3) Connecting rod cap bolts
D Tightening method
After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten them another 90_ or 180_ (twice 90_). The
tightening method varies on different areas. Observe the tightening method described in the text.
SEALANT
Items Specified sealant Quantity
Water pump Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Thermostat case Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Water by-pass fitting Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Water fitting Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature sensor 3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Camshaft bearing cap 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Semi-circular packing 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Rocker cover 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Beam camshaft cap Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Cover 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Cylinder head Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pressure switch 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Water outlet fitting Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pump case Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pan/Upper oil pan/Lower oil pan Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil seal case Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Drive plate bolt 3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent As required
Flywheel bolt 3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent As required
Cam position sensor support Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil control valve 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
Camshaft holder 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent As required
PWEE9502-H E July 2000 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Revised