New Tightening Method - By Use Of Bolts To Be Tightened In Plastic Area; Sealant - Mitsubishi 4G9 series Manual

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
Water pump
Thermostat case
Water by-pass fitting
Water fitting
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit
Camshaft bearing cap
Semi-circular packing
Rocker cover
Beam camshaft cap
Cylinder head
Oil pressure switch
Water outlet fitting
Oil pump case
Oil pan/Upper oil pan/Lower oil pan
Oil seal case
Drive plate bolt
Flywheel bolt
Cam position sensor support
Oil control valve
Camshaft holder
E
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
4G9 ENGINE (E - W) -
Specified sealant
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent
3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalent
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No.MD970389 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent
Dec. 1998
Specifications
PWEE9502-E
11A-1-7
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