Measuring Idler Gear And Camshaft Gear End Play; Removing Fuel Injection Pump; Removing Oil Pan; Removing Oil Strainer - Mitsubishi S6S-Y3T61HF Service Manual

3.5 Measuring idler gear and camshaft gear
end play
Using a feeler gauge or dial gauge, measure the end play of
idler gear and camshaft gear.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace the thrust
plate with a new one.
Item
Idler gear
End play
Camshaft

3.6 Removing fuel injection pump

(1) Remove the pump bracket mounting bolts.
(2) Unscrew the mounting bolts of fuel injection pump, and
remove the fuel injection pump.

3.7 Removing oil pan

CAUTION
Do not insert a chisel or screwdriver between the oil
pan and crankcase to remove the oil pan, as it could
deform the oil pan flange.
(1) Turn the engine upside down.
(2) Remove bolts from the oil pan.
(3) To remove oil pan, tap flange corners of the oil pan
with a plastic hammer.

3.8 Removing oil strainer

(1) Remove the oil strainer mounting bolts.
(2) Remove the oil strainer from the crankcase.
Standard
0.05 to 0.20 mm 0.35 mm
[0.0020 to 0.0079 in.] [0.0138 in.]
0.10 to 0.25 mm 0.30 mm
[0.0039 to 0.0098 in.] [0.0118 in.]
Limit

Measuring idler gear and camshaft gear end play

Oil pan
DISASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE
Fuel injection pump
O-ring
Removing fuel injection pump
Removing oil pan
Oil strainer
Removing oil strainer
Bolt
5-11