Mitsubishi S4L User Manual

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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Pistons
and Oil Pan
ENGLISH
DISASSEMBLY
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16.1 Oil pan removal
1. Turn the engine upside down.
2. Tap the bottom corners of the oil pan with a plastic
hammer to remove the oil pan.
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16.2 Oil screen removal
Loosen the nut that holds the oil screen in position and
remove the screen.
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16.3 Thrust clearance measurement
for connecting rod big end
Install the connecting rod to its crankpin and tighten the
cap nuts to the specified torque. Measure the thrust
clearance with a feeler gauge. If the clearance
exceeds the limit, replace the connecting rod.
Unit: mm (in.)
Figure 52 Removing oil pan
CAUTION
Do not attempt to pry off the oil pan by inserting a
screwdriver or a chisel between the oil pan and
cylinder block. Damage to the oil pan can be the
result.
Figure 53 Removing oil screen
Figure 54 Measuring thrust clearance for connecting
rod big end
Item Standard Limit
Thrust clearance for
connecting rod big
end
0.10 to 0.35
(0.003 9 to 0.013 8)
0.50
(0.019 7)

Mitsubishi S4L Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	S4L
Category	Engine
Language	English