>> A << Timing Chain Case Installation

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CAUTION:

Completely remove all the old liquid gasket, which might be remaining in the installation hole, the O-ring groove or among the components such as the cylinder head gasket.
Sufficiently check that there is no residual oil on the place where degreasing is performed. If fingerprints are left, do not touch it with bare hands after the degreasing, since the oils from your fingers will harm the seal ability.

Completely remove the liquid gasket adhering to the timing chain case, the cylinder block and the cylinder head.
Completely remove the sealant remaining on the 3-plane contact surface among the cylinder head, the cylinder block and the gasket. Carry out the degreasing.

Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Adhering To Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: Install the timing chain case within three minutes after applying the liquid gasket.
Apply liquid gasket of 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.10 ± 0.02 inch) in thickness to the timing chain case. For illustrated A locations, however, apply liquid gasket of 4.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.18 ± 0.02 inch) in diameter or liquid gasket of 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.10 ± 0.02 inch) by putting one on top of another as shown in the illustration.
Specified sealant:

Three bond 1217G or exact equivalent
The engine oil staying at the cylinder gasket oozes to the 3-plane contact surface described in Step 2 and 3. Swiftly apply the liquid gasket to this area after degreasing.
Specified sealant:

Three bond 1217G or exact equivalent

Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Tighten timing chain case mounting bolts to the specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque
1. 24 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb)
2. 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
3. 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
4. 13 ± 1 N.m (115 ± 8 in-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Case Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.