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Wipe off the sealant on the mating surface of the rocker cover assembly and cylinder head and timing chain case assembly, and degrease the surface where the sealant is applied.
CAUTION: After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.
Apply sealant to the joint between the cylinder head and timing chain case assembly as shown in the figure and install the rocker cover assembly to the cylinder head.
Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1227D or equivalent

NOTE: Install the rocker cover assembly immediately after applying sealant.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Application Area Between Cylinder Head And Timing Chain Case Assembly
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Tighten the rocker cover assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 3.0 ± 1.0 N.m (27 ± 8 in-lb)
Tighten again the rocker cover assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 5.5 ± 0.5 N.m (49 ± 4 in-lb)

Fig 2: Rocker Cover Assembly Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.