Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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ENGINE
Rocker Arm and Camshaft
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INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
Measure cam height (longer diameter of the cam). If it exceeds
the limit, replace the camshaft.
Standard value:
Intake side 35.49 mm (1.3972 in.)
Exhaust side
35.20
mm (1.3858 in.)
Limit:
Intake side
34.99 mm (1.3776 in.)
Exhaust side
34.70
mm (1.3661 in.)
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
11. INSTALLATION OF LASH ADJUSTER
Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2) Using a small wire, move the plunger up and down 4 or
5 times while pushing down lightly in the check ball in
order to bleed out the air.
(3) Install the lash adjuster to the cylinder head.
9. INSTALLATION OF CAMSHAFT
Turn the crankshaft to bring No.1 cylinder to the top
dead center.
(2) Check that the rocker arm is installed correctly on the
lash adjuster and valve.
(3) Install the camshaft noting the identification mark
(stamped on the hexagon sectioned).
Identification mark: Intake side V
Exhaust side C
(4) Install the camshafts with their dowel pins positioned
as shown in the illustration.
Rear side ,
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Revision
8. 7. 6. 4. 2. INSTALLATION OF BEARING CAPS
Install noting the identification mark and cap No. 3
and 4 bearing caps bear the front mark. Install these
caps with the mark lined up with the front mark on the
cylinder head.
Identification mark: Intake side I
Exhaust side E