>> B << Oil Pump Case Assembly Installation
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- Clean the gasket mating surfaces of oil pump case and cylinder block.
- Apply a 3 mm (0.1 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts number MD970389 or equivalent) to the oil pump case.
Apply sealant as indicated by the broken line in the illustration; the grooves must be traced and the bolt holes must be surrounded with a bead of sealant.
- Install the oil pump case assembly to the front of the cylinder block.NOTE: Be sure to install the oil pump case quickly while the sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).
- Tighten the oil pump case mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
14 +/- 1 N.m (122 +/- 9 in-lb) < M8 BOLT >
41 +/- 8 N.m (30 +/- 6 ft-lb) < M10 BOLT >
NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from oil and coolant for approximately one hour.