Mitsubishi 4G1 series, General Information Manual

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4G1 ENGINE (E-W) -
Rocker Arms and Camshafts
11A-8-6b
PWEE9520
E
Nov. 1995 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
(7) Place the lash adjuster in container C. Then, gently push
down the internal steel ball using special tool MD998442.
Caution
Do not use container C for cleaning. If cleaning is
performed in container C, foreign matter could enter
the pressure chamber when chamber is filled with
diesel fuel.
(8) Stand the lash adjuster with its plunger at the top, then
push the plunger downward firmly until it moves through
its greatest possible stroke. Return the plunger slowly,
then release the steel ball and allow the pressure chamber
to fill with diesel fuel.
(9) Remove the lash adjuster from the container, then stand
the lash adjuster with its plunger at the top. Push the
plunger firmly and check that it does not move. Also,
check that the lash adjuster’s height matches that of a
new lash adjuster.
NOTE
If lash adjuster contracts, perform the operations (7)
through (9) again to fill it with diesel fuel completely.
Replace the lash adjuster if it still contracts after performing
these steps.
(10)Stand the lash adjuster upright to prevent diesel fuel from
spilling out. Do not allow the lash adjuster to become
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter. Fit the lash
adjuster onto the engine as soon as possible.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
" A A CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the camshaft journals and cams before
installation. Ensure that the intake-side and exhaust-side
camshafts are not reversed.
NOTE
There is a 4 mm-wide slot in the rear end of the
exhaust-side camshaft.
PWEE9520-C
E
Apr. 2000 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Added
MD998442
Diesel fuel
MD998442
Diesel fuel
Slit