Oil Pan: Service and Repair

1. Drain engine oil into suitable container.






2. Remove oil pan mounting bolts.
3. tap general service tool between cylinder block and oil pan.

CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver, chisel or similar tool when removing oil pan.

4. Remove the oil pan by placing a brass bar at the corner of the general service tool and then tapping with a hammer.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect oil pan and oil screen for cracks, clogging or damage and replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION OF OIL PAN






1. Using a wire brush, scrape clean all surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan and ensure gasket is free of oil and dirt.
2. Apply sealant around surface of oil pan as specified in illustration.

Fig. 61 Oil Pan & Screen Replacement:

Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART No.MD970389 or equivalent






NOTE: To squeeze out proper amount of sealant, cut off the nozzle of sealant. This will provide a nozzle 4 mm (.16 in.) in diameter.

3. The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 4 mm (.16 in.) in diameter