Mitsubishi S12A2 User Manual

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Chapter 7 ASSEMBLY OF BASIC ENGINE
4.3 Camshaft - Install
(1) Apply engine oil to the inner surface of camshaft bush-
ing.
(2) Apply engine oil to the camshaft oil galleries, journals
and lobes.
(3) Slowly insert the camshaft into the crankcase while
supporting it with a lifting sling.
(4) Install the thrust plate.
(5) Make sure that the camshaft rotates.
Camshaft - Install
4.4 Camshaft Gear - Install
(1) Install the camshaft gear by aligning it with the cam-
shaft Woodruff key.
(2) Using a socket, tighten the nut (left-hand thread) to the
specified torque by turning counterclockwise.
(3) Verify the camshaft smooth rotation.
Camshaft Gear - Install (1)
Camshaft Gear - Install (2)
4.5 Camshaft End Play - Measure
Measure the camshaft end play.If the value exceeds the
limit, find the causal parts, and replace them with new ones.
Camshaft End Play - Measure
Install the camshaft through the posh rod hole in the
Crankcase by supporting it with a lifting sling.Be care-
ful not to bump the camshaft to avoid the damage to
cam lobe and bushing.
Camshaft
Thrust plate
Sling
Sling
Sling
Nut
(Left-hand
thread)
Woodruff key
Camshaft gear
Socket
P/N:32591-02800
(Left-hand thread)
(Left-hand thread)
(Left-hand thread)
294 ± 15 N·m
{30 ± 1.5 kgf·m}
[217 ± 11 lbf·ft]
Item Standard value Limit value
Camshaft end play
0.20 to 0.30 mm
[0.0079 to 0.0118 in.]
0.40 mm
[0.0157 in.]
Camshaft gear

Mitsubishi S12A2 Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	S12A2
Category	Engine
Language	English