Mitsubishi L2E Service Manual

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Service Manual Mitsubishi L-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
TIMING GEARS ENGINE MAIN PARTS
13.2 Removal
1. Remove the snap ring and remove the idle gear.
2. Since camshaft gear is press-fitted, remove
camshaft gear (valve-cam and injection pump
cam) only after disassembling the shaft
independently.
3. Remove the crankshaft gear as same procedure
as camshaft gear.
13.3 Inspection
Check the removed gears. If any gear is found
defective, replace it.
Figure 58 Removing idle gear
Figure 59 Removing camshaft gear
Figure 60 Inspecting timing gears
Injection pump
camshaft gear
Idle gear
Crankshaft gear
Valve camshaft gear
Check tooth faces
and end surfaces for
wear and damage.
Description Standard Value Service Limit
Clearance
between
bushing and
shaft
0.03 to 0.07
[0.0012 to 0.0028]
0.2
[0.0079]
Table 22 Idle gear bushing, unit in mm [in.]
Description Standard Value Service Limit
Crankshaft-
idle
0.01 to 0.14
[0.0004 to 0.0055]
0.3
[0.0118]
Idle-camshaft
Idle-fuel
pump gear
Table 23 Backlash between gears after installation,
unit in mm [in.]

Mitsubishi L2E Specifications

General

Engine Model	L2E
Number of Cylinders	2
Starting System	Electric starter
Lubrication System	Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Cooling System	Water-cooled