Mitsubishi 6A1 SERIES

11A-0-1
ENGINE
6A1 SERIES
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-0-3

1. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-1
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-1
REWORK DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-3
TORQUE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-4
NEW TIGHTENING METHOD - BY USE OF BOLTS TO BE
TIGHTENED IN PLASTIC AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-7
SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-7
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET (FIPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-1-8
2. SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-2-1
3. DRIVE BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-3-1
4. TIMING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-4-1
5. FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-5-1
6. IGNITION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-6-1
7. WATER PUMP AND WATER PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-7-1
8. INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-8-1
9. ROCKER ARM AND CAMSHAFT <SOHC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-9-1
10. ROCKER COVER AND CAMSHAFT <MIVEC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-10-1
11. ROCKER ARM AND ROCKER SHAFT CAP <MIVEC> . . . . . . . . 11A-11-1
12. CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-12-1
13. OIL PUMP CASE AND OIL PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-13-1
14. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14-1
15. CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, FLYWHEEL
AND DRIVE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15-1
K Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Feb. 1997 PWEE9622

11A-0-2
NOTES

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - General Information 11A-0-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptions 6A12 6A13
Type 60è V, OHV, DOHC (for each bank) 60è V, OHV, SOHC (for each bank)
Number of cylinders 6 6
Combustion chamber Pentroof type Pentroof type
Total displacement dm3 1,998 2,498
Cylinder bore mm 78.4 81.0
Piston stroke mm 69.0 80.8
Compression ratio 10.0 9.5*1 or 9.0*2
Valve timing Intake Opens 15è (Low-speed cam) 15è

valve (BTDC) 37.5è (High-speed cam)
Closes 41è (Low-speed cam) 53è

(ABDC) 82.5è (High-speed cam)
Exhaust Opens 41è (Low-speed cam) 53è

valve (BBDC) 75è (High-speed cam)
Closes 15è (Low-speed cam) 15è

(ATDC) 30è (High-speed cam)
Lubrication system Pressure feed, full-flow filtration Pressure feed, full-flow filtration
Oil pump type Trochoid type Trochoid type
Cooling system Water-cooled forced circulation Water-cooled forced circulation
Water pump type Centrifugal impeller type Centrifugal impeller type
NOTE
*1: Europe and Hong Kong
*2: GCC and Export

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Specifications 11A-1-1
1. SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items Standard value Limit
Timing belt
Auto tensioner rod projection mm 12.0 -
Auto tensioner rod pushed-in amount (when pushed with a force 1.0 or less -
of 98 - 196 N) mm
Rocker arm and camshaft <SOHC>
Camshaft cam height mm Intake 35.20 34.70
Exhaust 34.70 34.20
Camshaft journal diameter mm 45 -
Rocker cover and camshaft <MIVEC>
Camshaft cam height mm Intake (Low-speed cam) 34.34 33.84
(High-speed cam) 36.46 35.96
Exhaust (Low-speed cam) 34.40 33.90
(High-speed cam) 35.86 35.36
Camshaft journal diameter mm 26 -
Valve clearance mm Intake 0.10 -
Exhaust 0.13 -
Cylinder head and valve
Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface mm - -
Cylinder head gasket surface grinding limit (including grinding of Less than 0.03 -
cylinder block gasket surface) mm
Cylinder head overall height SOHC 119.9 - 120.1 -

mm
MIVEC 119.6 - 119.8 -
Cylinder head bolt nominal length mm - 96.4
Valve margin mm Intake 1.0 0.5
Exhaust 1.3 0.8
Valve stem diameter mm 6.0 -
Valve stem-to-guide clearance Intake 0.02 - 0.05 0.10

mm
Exhaust 0.04 - 0.07 0.15
Valve face angle 45è - 45.5è -
Valve stem projection mm SOHC 48.45 48.95
MIVEC 48.40 48.90

11A-1-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Specifications
Overall valve length mm Intake SOHC 113.02 112.52
MIVEC 112.37 111.87
Exhaust SOHC 115.32 114.82
MIVEC 110.74 110.74
Valve spring free height mm SOHC 49.9 48.9
MIVEC 51.5 50.5
Valve spring load/installed SOHC 265/43.4 -

height N/mm
MIVEC 255/44.5 -
Valve spring squareness 2è 4è
Valve seat contact width mm 0.9 - 1.3 -
Valve guide internal diameter mm 6.6 -
Valve guide projection mm SOHC 14.0 -
MIVEC 19.0 -
Oil pump case and oil pan
Oil pump tip clearance mm 0.06 - 0.18 -
Oil pump side clearance mm 0.04 - 0.10 -
Oil pump body clearance mm 0.10 - 0.18 0.35
Piston and connecting rod
Piston outside diameter mm 6A12 78.4 -
6A13 81.0 -
Piston ring side clearance mm No.1 ring 0.02 - 0.06 -
No.2 ring 0.02 - 0.06 -
Piston ring end gap mm No.1 ring 0.20 - 0.35 0.8
No.2 ring 0.35 - 0.50 0.8
Oil ring 0.20 - 0.50 1.0
Piston pin outside diameter mm 19.0 -
Piston pin press-in load (at room temperature) N 4,900 - 14,700 -
Crankshaft pin oil clearance mm 0.02 - 0.05 0.1
Connecting rod big end side clearance mm 0.10 - 0.25 0.4
Crankshaft, cylinder block, flywheel and drive plate
Crankshaft end play mm 0.05 - 0.25 0.4

Crankshaft journal diameter 6A12 53.0 -

mm
6A13 56.0 -
Crankshaft pin diameter mm 6A12 43.0 -
6A13 51.0 -
Crankshaft journal oil clearance mm 0.02 - 0.04 0.1
Cylinder block gasket surface flatness mm 0.05 -
Cylinder block gasket surface grinding limit (including grinding of - 0.2

cylinder head gasket surface) mm
Cylinder block overall height 6A12 190.0 -

mm
6A13 209.0 -
Cylinder block cylindricity mm 0.01 or less -
Cylinder block internal diame- 6A12 78.4 -

ter mm
6A13 81.0 -
Bearing cap bolt nominal length mm - 71.1
Piston-to-cylinder clearance mm 0.02 - 0.04 -
REWORK DIMENSIONS
Item Standard
Cylinder head and valves
Cylinder head oversize valve guide hole diameter mm 0.05 O.S. 11.05 - 11.07
0.25 O.S. 11.25 - 11.27
0.50 O.S. 11.50 - 11.52
Oversize intake valve seat SOHC 0.3 O.S. 29.80 - 29.82

ring hole diameter mm
0.6 O.S. 30.10 - 30.12
MIVEC 0.3 O.S. 32.30 - 32.32
0.6 O.S. 32.60 - 32.62
Oversize exhaust valve SOHC 0.3 O.S. 27.80 - 27.82

seat ring diameter mm
0.6 O.S. 28.10 - 28.12
MIVEC 0.3 O.S. 29.80 - 29.82
0.6 O.S. 30.10 - 30.12

TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Items Nm
Alternator and drive belt
Alternator pivot nut 44
Alternator bolt 21
Oil level gauge guide 23
Tensioner pulley 15
Engine hanger 23
Tensioner pulley bracket A 45
Crankshaft bolt 182
Engine cover 3
Timing belt
Timing belt front cover 11
Engine support bracket 49
Angle sensor 9
Angle sensor connector bracket 11
Tensioner pulley 48
Tensioner arm 24
Auto tensioner 21
Camshaft sprocket bolt 88
Idler pulley 35
Timing belt rear cover 11
Angle sensor connector bracket 11
Fuel and emission control parts
Air intake plenum stay 18
Connector bracket 11
EGR valve 22
Throttle body 12
Air intake plenum 18
Delivery pipe 12
Fuel pipe 9
Fuel pressure regulator 9
Alternator bracket 23

Items Nm
Ignition system
Spark plug 25
Water cover (SOHC) 11
Distributor (SOHC) 13
Ignition failure sensor (MIVEC) 10
Condenser bracket assembly (MIVEC) 5
Ignition coil (MIVEC) 10
Water pump and water pipe
Engine hanger (MIVEC) 11
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 11
Engine coolant temperature sensor 29
Heater pipe (SOHC) 23
Water inlet fitting 18
Water outlet fitting 18
Thermostat housing 23
Water pipe 13
Water pump 23
Intake manifold and exhaust manifold
Intake manifold 17
Heat protector 13
Exhaust manifold stay 44
Exhaust manifold 49
Rocker arm and camshaft <SOHC>
Rocker cover 4
Rocker arm and rocker shaft 31
Thrust case 24
Rocker arm and camshaft <MIVEC>
Rocker cover 4
Oil control valve holder 9
Cam cap 24
Bearing cap M6 11
Bearing cap M8 24

Items Nm
Arm spring holder 11
Rocker arm and rocker shaft cap <MIVEC>
Rocker shaft cap 11
Cylinder head and valves
Cylinder head bolt 20 + 120è + 120è
Oil pan and oil pump
Oil pressure switch 10
Oil filter cover 21
Water hose 30
Bolt 68
Drain plug 39
Oil level sensor 9
Oil pan 7
Oil screen 19
Baffle plate 9
Relief plug 44
Oil pump case 14
Oil pump case cover 12
Piston and connecting rod
Connecting rod 18 + 90è - 100è
Crankshaft, cylinder block, flywheel and drive plate
Detonation sensor 23
Idler pulley bracket 35
Flywheel bolt 98
Drive plate bolt 98
Rear plate 11
Bell housing cover 9
Oil seal case 11
Bearing cap bolt 25 + 90è - 100è

NEW TIGHTENING METHOD - BY USE OF BOLTS TO BE TIGHTENED IN
PLASTIC AREA
A new type of bolts, to be tightened in plastic area, is currently used in some parts of the engine. The
tightening method for the bolts is different from the conventional one. Be sure to observe the method
described in the text when tightening the bolts.
Service limits are provided for the bolts. Make sure that the service limits described in the text are strictly
observed.
J Areas where the bolts are in use:
(1) Cylinder head bolts
(2) Main bearing cap bolts
(3) Connecting rod cap bolts
J Tightening Method
After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten them another 90è to 100è, or 240è (twice
120è). The tightening method varies on different areas. Observe the tightening method described
in the text.
SEALANTS
Item Specified sealant Quantity
Water pump* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Water outlet fitting* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature sensor 3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Camshaft bearing 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Cam cap 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Oil control valve 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Camshaft holder* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Rocker cover 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Oil pump case* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pan* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pressure switch 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Oil seal case* Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Drive plate bolt 3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent As required
Flywheel bolt 3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent As required
*: parts sealed by foam-in-place gasket (FIPG)

FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET (FIPG)

The engine has several areas where the form-in-place gasket (FIPG) is in use. To ensure that the gasket
fully serves its purpose, it is necessary to observe some precautions when applying the gasket. Bead
size, continuity and location are of paramount importance. Too thin a bead could cause leaks. Too thick
a bead, on the other hand, could be squeezed out of location, causing blocking or narrowing of the
fluid feed line. To eliminate the possibility of leaks from a joint, therefore, it is absolutely necessary to
apply the gasket evenly without a break, while observing the correct bead size.
The FIPG used in the engine is a room temperature vulcanisation (RTV) type and is supplied in a 100-gram
tube (Part No. MD970389 or MD997110). Since the RTV hardens as it reacts with the moisture in the
atmospheric air, it is normally used in the metallic flange areas. The FIPG, Part No. MD970389, can
be used for sealing both engine oil and coolant, while Part No. MD997110 can only be used for engine
oil sealing.
Disassembly
The parts assembled with the FIPG can be easily disassembled without use of a special method. In
some cases, however, the sealant between the joined surfaces may have to be broken by lightly striking
with a mallet or similar tool. A flat and thin gasket scraper may be lightly hammered in between the
joined surfaces. In this case, however, care must be taken to prevent damage to the joined surfaces.
For removal of the oil pan, the special tool “Oil Pan Remover” (MD998727) is available. Be sure to use
the special tool to remove the oil pan.
Surface Preparation
Thoroughly remove all substances deposited on the gasket application surfaces, using a gasket scraper
or wire brush. Check to ensure that the surfaces to which the FIPG is to be applied is flat. Make sure
that there are no oils, greases and foreign substances deposited on the application surfaces. Do not
forget to remove the old sealant remained in the bolt holes.
Form-in-Place Gasket Application

When assembling parts with the FIPG, you must observe some precautions, but the procedures is very
simple as in the case of a conventional precut gasket.
Applied FIPG bead should be of the specified size and without breaks. Also be sure to encircle the
bolt hole circumference with a completely continuous bead. The FIPG can be wiped away unless it is
hardened. While the FIPG is still moist (in less than 15 minutes), mount the parts in position. When
the parts are mounted, make sure that the gasket is applied to the required area only. In addition, do
not apply any oil or water to the sealing locations or start the engine until a sufficient amount of time
(about one hour) has passed after installation is completed.
The FIPG application procedure may vary on different areas. Observe the procedure described in the
text when applying the FIPG.

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Special Tools 11A-2-1
2. SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool Number Name Use
MB990685 Torque wrench Adjustment of timing belt tension
MB990938 Handle Use with MD998776
MB990767 Crankshaft pulley Holding camshaft sprocket when loosening

holder and tightening of bolt.
Use with MD998719
MB991477 Valve adjusting Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

wrench
MB991478 Valve adjusting Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

wrench feeler
gauge set
MB991479 Rocker arm Adjustment of valve clearance (MIVEC)

piston checker
MB991614 Angle gauge Tightening cylinder head bolt
MB991653 Cylinder head bolt Tightening and loosening of cylinder head bolt
wrench
MB991659 Guide D Removal of piston pin (Use with MD998780)

11A-2-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Special Tools

MD998440 Leak-down tester Leak-down test of lash adjuster
MD998441 Lash adjuster Air bleeding of lash adjuster

retainer
MD998442 Air bleed wire Air bleeding of lash adjuster
MD998443 Lash adjuster Retainer for holding lash adjuster in rocker arm
holder at time of removal and installation of rocker arm
and rocker shaft assembly
MD998713 Camshaft oil seal Installation of camshaft oil seal

installer
MD998716 Crankshaft wrench Rotation of crankshaft when installing piston

and timing belt.
MD998717 Crankshaft front oil Installation of crankshaft front oil seal

seal installer
MD998719 Pulley holder pin Use with MB990767

(2)
MD998727 Oil pan remover Removal of oil pan

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Special Tools 11A-2-3

MD998735 Valve spring Compression of valve spring
compressor
MD998754 Pin Use with MB990767
MD998767 Tensioner pulley Adjustment of timing belt tension

socket wrench
MD998772 Valve spring Removal and installation of valve and related

compressor parts
MD998774 Valve stem seal Installation of valve stem seal

installer
MD998775 Valve stem seal Installation of valve stem seal

installer
MD998776 Crankshaft rear oil Installation of crankshaft rear oil seal

seal installer Use with MB990938
MD998777 Camshaft oil seal Installation of camshaft oil seal

installer adapter

11A-2-4 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Special Tools

MD998780 SETTING TOOL Removal and installation of piston pin
Piston pin
MD998781 Flywheel stopper Holding flywheel and drive plate
MD998784 Valve spring Compression of valve spring (MIVEC)

compressor (Use with MD998772)
adapter

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Drive Belt 11A-3-1
3. DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <SOHC>
3 Nm
16
44 Nm
21 Nm
44 Nm
11
9
1
23 Nm
3
23 Nm
15
7
6 12
13 14
10 44 Nm
8
182 Nm
4
15 Nm
5
Removal steps
1. Drive belt 9. Tensioner pulley bracket B
2. Alternator 10. Adjusting stud
3. Oil level gauge (dipstick) 11. Adjusting bolt
4. Oil level gauge guide GA+ +AG 12. Crankshaft bolt
5. O-ring 13. Special washer
6. Tensioner pulley 14. Crankshaft pulley
7. Engine hanger 15. Flange
8. Tensioner pulley bracket A 16. Engine cover

11A-3-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Drive Belt
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <MIVEC>
3 Nm
16
21 Nm
44 Nm
1
11
44 Nm
9
3
23 Nm 13
23 Nm
7
6 15
12
10 14
44 Nm
8
4 182 Nm
15 Nm
5
Removal steps
1. Drive belt 9. Tensioner pulley bracket B
2. Alternator 10. Adjusting stud
3. Oil level gauge (dipstick) 11. Adjusting bolt
4. Oil level gauge guide GA+ +AG 12. Crankshaft bolt
5. O-ring 13. Special washer
6. Tensioner pulley 14. Crankshaft pulley
7. Engine hanger 15. Flange
8. Tensioner pulley bracket A 16. Engine cover

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Drive Belt 11A-3-3
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
GA+ CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REMOVAL
(1) Hold the flywheel or drive plate in position with the special
tool before removing the crankshaft pulley bolts.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

+AG CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT INSTALLATION
(1) Hold the flywheel or drive plate in position with the special
MD998781 tool before installing the crankshaft pulley bolts.
6AE0039

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt 11A-4-1
4. TIMING BELT
11 Nm 17
35 Nm
88 Nm 6 16
15
14
48 Nm
8
24 Nm 13
12 18
11
9 7 11 Nm
5
11 Nm 1
21 Nm 3
10
2
4
9 Nm
49 Nm
11 Nm
11 Nm
Removal steps
1. Timing belt front cover, upper right +BG 10. Auto tensioner
2. Timing belt front cover, upper left 11. Crankshaft sprocket
3. Timing belt front cover, lower 12. Sensing plate
4. Engine support bracket 13. Crankshaft spacer
5. Angle sensor GB+ +AG 14. Camshaft sprocket bolt
GA+ +CG 6. Timing belt 15. Camshaft sprocket
7. Tensioner pulley 16. Idler pulley
8. Tensioner arm 17. Timing belt rear cover, center
9. Tensioner spacer 18. Connector bracket

11A-4-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Timing Belt
12 Nm
23
21
11 Nm 11 Nm
88 Nm 17
16
48 Nm 22
9
10 18
19 5 8
35 Nm 6
11
17
44 Nm 20
11 Nm
15
1
14
12 13
22 Nm 2
11 Nm 9 Nm
7
9 Nm
49 Nm
9 Nm
4
3
11 Nm
Removal steps
1. Timing belt front cover, upper right 13. Crankshaft sprocket
2. Timing belt front cover, upper left 14. Sensing plate
3. Timing belt front cover, lower 15. Washer
4. Engine support bracket GB+ +AG 16. Camshaft sprocket bolt
5. Angle sensor 17. Camshaft sprocket
6. Angle sensor 18. Camshaft sprocket with sensing
7. Spacer plate
GA+ +DG 8. Timing belt 19. Idler pulley
9. Tensioner pulley 20. Timing belt rear cover, left
10. Tensioner arm 21. Timing belt rear cover, right
11. Tensioner spacer 22. Timing belt rear cover, center
+BG 12. Auto tensioner 23. Connector bracket

GA+ TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(1) Mark the belt running direction for reference in
reinstallation.
(2) Loosen the bolt that secures the tensioner pulley to
remove the timing belt.
6AE0135
6AE0044
MB990767 GB+ CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT REMOVAL
MD998719
6AE0137
MB990767
MD998754 6AE0045
MD998719 INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

+AG CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT INSTALLATION
MB990767
6AE0138

MD998754
MB990767
6AE0048
+BG AUTO TENSIONER SETTING

(1) Set the auto tensioner in a vice, while making sure it
is not tilted.
(B) (A) (2) Slowly close the vice to force the rod in until the set
hole (A) of the rod is lined up with the set hole (B) of
the cylinder.
6AE0049
(3) Insert a 1.4 mm wire in the set hole.

(4) Remove the auto tensioner from the vice.
6AE0050
+CG TIMING BELT INSTALLATION

(1) Turn the crankshaft sprocket so that its timing mark will
be away from the mating timing mark by approx. three
teeth.
Caution
J If the timing marks are aligned, the piston is
brought to the TDC. When the camshaft is turned
under this condition, the valves may interfere with
the piston.
6AE0329
(2) Bring the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets as shown

Timing mark
in the illustration.
6AE0358

(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with
that on the cylinder block side.
(4) Fit the timing belt on the sprockets in the following order:
1) Fit the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket and
then, while giving tension to the belt, fit it on the
water pump sprocket.
2) Fit the belt on the left bank camshaft sprocket.
3) Fit the belt on the idler pulley while keeping it tight.
4) Align the timing mark on the right bank camshaft
sprocket with the mark on the cylinder block, and
6AE0331 then fit the belt on the camshaft sprocket.
Caution
J The camshaft sprockets are prone to rotate. Avoid
giving excessive tension to the timing belt when
it is fitted.
5) Make sure that the left bank portion of the belt is

not slack when the belt is fitted on the tensioner pulley.
If it is slack, remove the belt and fit it again beginning
with the first step.
6AE0143
(5) Move the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow

and hold it in raised position by tightening the tensioner
pulley bolt.
(6) Check that all timing marks are aligned correctly.
(7) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise a quarter turn.
(8) Turn back the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks
align again.
6AE0057
(9) Install the special tool and a torque wrench of 0 - 5

MD998767 Nm to the tensioner pulley.
(10)Torque the tensioner pulley to 3 Nm with the torque
wrench.
(11) While holding the tensioner pulley, tighten the center bolt
to specification.
(12)Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and let it stand
MB990685 for about 5 minutes.
6AE0058

+DG TIMING BELT INSTALLATION

(1) Turn the crankshaft sprocket so that its timing mark will
be away from the mating timing mark by approx. three
teeth.
Caution
J If the timing marks are aligned, the piston is
brought to the TDC. When the camshaft is turned
under this condition, the valves may interfere with
MD998716 the piston.
6AE0051
(2) Bring the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets as shown

Caution
J If one of the camshaft sprockets on the right bank
is turned with the timing mark on the other
sprocket aligned, there may be danger for the
intake and exhaust valves to interfere with each
other.
6AE0311
(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with

the mating timing mark, and then turn the crankshaft
counterclockwise by one tooth.
6AE0053
(4) Place the timing belt over the sprockets in the following
method.
Caution
J The camshaft sprockets on the right bank can
turn very easily because of the valve spring
Paper clip
tension. Use care not to allow your fingers to get
caught between the sprockets.
1) Align the timing mark of the right bank exhaust
camshaft sprocket with the mating timing mark and
6AE0054 hold the timing belt on the sprocket with a paper
clip.
2) Align the timing mark of the intake camshaft sprocket
and place the timing belt around that sprocket. Then,
clip the belt at the location shown.
Caution
J The camshaft sprockets can turn easily and
do not give excessive tension to the timing
belt.
3) Place the timing belt around the idler pulley.
6AE0055

4) On the left bank, make sure that the timing marks
of the camshaft sprockets are aligned and then hold
the timing belt on these sprockets with paper clips.
5) Place the timing belt around the water pump pulley.
6) Place the timing belt around the crankshaft sprocket.
7) Place the timing belt around the tensioner pulley.
6AE0056
(5) Move the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow

and hold it in raised position by tightening the tensioner
pulley bolt.
(6) Check that all timing marks are aligned correctly.
(7) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise a quarter turn.
(8) Turn back the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks
align again.
6AE0057
(9) Install the special tool and a torque wrench of 0 - 5

MD998767 Nm to the tensioner pulley.
(10)Torque the tensioner pulley to 3 Nm with the torque
wrench.
(11) While holding the tensioner pulley, tighten the center bolt
to specification.
(12)Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns and let it stand
MB990685 for about 5 minutes.
6AE0058
(13)Make sure that the wire, which has been inserted when
installing the auto tensioner, can be removed easily.
Belt tension should be acceptable if the wire can be easily
removed. Remove the wrench. The belt tension can also
be verified by checking the protrusion amount of the auto
tensioner rod which should conform to the following.
Standard value: 3.8 - 4.5 mm
(14)If the wire cannot be removed easily or the rod protrusion
is not up to specification, repeat steps (9) through (12)
6AE0059 to obtain the correct tension.
INSPECTION
TIMING BELT
Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist.
(1) Hardening of back rubber.
Back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent
when pressed with fingernail.
8EN0066

(2) Cracks on rubber back.

Cracks
(3) Cracks or peeling of canvas.
(4) Cracks on tooth bottom.
(5) Cracks or belt sides.
Peeling
Cracks
Cracks 1EN0249
(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if

they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
Rounded edge
Abnormal wear
(Fluffy strand)
8EN0067
(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.

(8) Missing tooth.
Rubber exposed
Tooth missing
and canvas
fiber exposed
8EN0068
“L”
AUTO-TENSIONER
(1) Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the
auto-tensioner.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the
auto-tensioner if necessary.
(3) Measure the rod projection length “L”. If the reading is
outside the standard value, replace the auto tensioner.
Standard value “L”: 12 mm
6AE0046
98 - 196 N (4) Press the rod by a force of 98 to 196 N and measure

the rod stroke. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the tensioner.
Stroke Standard value: 1 mm or less
6EN1033

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Fuel and Emission Control Parts 11A-5-1
5. FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL PARTS
12 Nm
6
18 Nm 7
22 Nm 18 Nm
18 Nm
3 2 5
4
8
18 Nm
9
18 Nm
9 Nm
12 Nm
10 20 19
11
16
15
14
21
17 13
18
23 Nm
9 Nm
22
12
Removal steps
1. Air intake plenum stay, front 12. Insulator
2. Air intake plenum stay, rear 13. Insulator
3. EGR valve +BG 14. Injector
4. Gasket 15. Grommet
5. Vacuum pipe 16. O-ring
6. Throttle body 17. Fuel pipe
+CG 7. Gasket 18. O-ring
8. Air intake plenum +AG 19. Fuel pressure regulator
9. Gasket 20. O-ring
10. Control harness 21. Delivery pipe
11. Delivery pipe and injector 22. Alternator bracket

11A-5-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Fuel and Emission Control Parts
11 Nm
12 Nm
11 Nm
18 Nm
6 7
18 Nm
9 3
18 Nm 8.8 Nm
8
18 Nm 4
12
1 2 13
11 12 Nm
9 Nm
14 10
24
14 Nm
25
23
22
19
20
18
21 17 16 15
23 Nm 9 Nm
26
Removal steps
1. Air intake plenum stay, front 14. Control harness
2. Air intake plenum stay, rear 15. Delivery pipe and injector
3. Vacuum pipe 16. Insulator
4. Throttle body 17. Insulator
+CG 5. Gasket +BG 18. Injector
6. Connector bracket 19. Grommet
7. Connector bracket 20. O-ring
8. Accelerator cable bracket 21. Fuel pipe
9. Ignition failure sensor 22. O-ring
10. Air temperature sensor +AG 23. Fuel pressure regulator
11. Gasket 24. O-ring
12. Air intake plenum 25. Delivery pipe
13. Gasket 26. Alternator bracket

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Fuel and Emission Control Parts 11A-5-3
+AG FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION
(1) Apply spindle oil or gasoline to the new O-ring installed
on the fuel pressure regulator.
(2) Insert the fuel pressure regulator in the delivery pipe.
(3) Make sure that the fuel pressure regulator turns smoothly;
then align the threaded holes and tighten the regulator
bolts to specification.
Caution
6AE0061 J If the regulator does not turn smoothly, the O-ring
probably gets caught somewhere in the delivery
pipe. In such a case, remove the fuel pressure
regulator and reinsert it into the delivery pipe.
Check it again for smooth rotation before securing.
+BG INJECTOR INSTALLATION

(1) Install new grommet and O-ring on the injector.
(2) Apply spindle oil or gasoline to the O-ring of the injector.
(3) While turning the injector in both directions, install it in
the delivery pipe.
(4) Make sure that the injector turns smoothly.
Caution
J If the injector does not turn smoothly, the O-ring
probably gets caught somewhere in the delivery
6AE0062 pipe. In such a case, remove the injector and
reinsert it into the delivery pipe. Check it again
for smooth rotation.
(5) On the right bank, align the marks on the injector and
delivery pipe.
+CG GASKET INSTALLATION

Projection
(1) Locate the projection on the gasket as shown.
6AE0277

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Ignition System 11A-6-1
6. IGNITION SYSTEM
13 Nm
4
25 Nm
11 Nm
Removal steps
1. Spark plug cable
2. Spark plug
3. Water cover
+AG 4. Distributor

11A-6-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Ignition System
1.0 Nm
25 Nm 1
3
Removal steps
1. Spark plug cable
2. Ignition coil
3. Spark plug
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

+AG DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
Alignment mark (1) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to bring the No. 1 cylinder
piston to the compression stroke top dead center.
(2) Align the mark on the distributor housing with the mark
on the coupling.
(3) Install the distributor while aligning the coupling key with
the keyway in the camshaft end.
6AE0151

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe 11A-7-1
7. WATER PUMP AND WATER PIPE
18 Nm
4 9
23 Nm
18 Nm
29 Nm
3
5 2
10
6
7
13 Nm 8
1
14
11 Nm
23 Nm
12 11
13
23 Nm
15
Removal steps
+FG 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge +DG 8. Thermostat
unit +CG 9. Water outlet fitting
+EG 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor 10. Thermostat housing
3. Water hose 11. Gasket
4. Water hose +BG 12. O-ring
5. Heater pipe +BG 13. Water pipe
6. O-ring +BG 14. O-ring
7. Water inlet fitting +AG 15. Water pump

11A-7-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe

8
29 Nm 18 Nm
6
18 Nm
7
23 Nm 3
4
5
2 11 Nm
13 Nm
13
10 9
11
12 1
18 Nm
23 Nm
14
Removal steps
1. Engine hanger +CG 8. Water outlet fitting
+FG 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge 9. Thermostat housing
unit 10. Gasket
+EG 3. Engine coolant temperature sensor +BG 11. O-ring
4. Water hose +BG 12. Water pipe
5. Water hose +BG 13. O-ring
6. Water inlet fitting +AG 14. Water pump
+DG 7. Thermostat

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe 11A-7-3
3 mm INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

diameter +AG SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER PUMP
bead sealant
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalent
6AE0067
+BG WATER PIPE / O-RING INSTALLATION

(1) Wet the O-ring (with water) to facilitate assembly.
Caution
J Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
J Secure the water pipe after the thermostat housing
has been installed.
+CG SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER OUTLET

3 mm
diameter FITTING
bead sealant
Specified sealant:
equivalent
6AE0068
+DG THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

Jiggle valve (1) Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve will be located
in the thermostat housing as shown.
6AE0069
+EG SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Specified sealant:
3M Nut locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
6AE0070

11A-7-4 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Water Pump and Water Pipe
+FG SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
6AE0071

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold 11A-8-1
8. INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
1
17 Nm
3 2
13 Nm 6
5
7
44 Nm
49 Nm 4 13 Nm
49 Nm
Removal steps
1. Intake manifold
2. Gasket
3. Heat protector, right
4. Exhaust manifold stay
5. Exhaust manifold, right
6. Gasket
7. Heat protector, left
8. Exhaust manifold, left
9. Gasket

11A-8-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold
1
17 Nm
3
13 Nm 5 6
44 Nm
49 Nm 4
13 Nm
49 Nm
Removal steps
1. Intake manifold
2. Gasket
3. Heat protector, right
4. Exhaust manifold stay
5. Exhaust manifold, right
6. Gasket
7. Heat protector, left
8. Exhaust manifold, left
9. Gasket

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft <SOHC> 11A-9-1
9. ROCKER ARM AND CAMSHAFT <SOHC>
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
4 Nm
31 Nm
1
3 10
9
7
5 8 9
8 7 13
9
7
8
12
11 12 24 Nm
12
15
14 16
17
Apply engine oil to all

moving parts before
installation.
Removal steps
1. Rocker cover 10. Rocker arm shaft
2. Rocker cover gasket +BG 11. Lash adjuster
3. Oil seal 12. Rocker arm C
+DG 4. Oil seal 13. Rocker arm shaft
GA+ +CG 5. Rocker arm and rocker shaft +BG 14. Lash adjuster
GA+ +CG 6. Rocker arm and rocker shaft 15. Thrust case
+CG 7. Rocker shaft spring 16. O-ring
8. Rocker arm A +AG 17. Camshaft
9. Rocker arm B

11A-9-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft <SOHC>
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

MD998443 GA+ ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER ARM SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Before removing rocker arms and shafts assembly, install
the special tool as illustrated to prevent adjuster from
dropping.
6AE0160

+AG CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to journals and cams of the camshaft
before installation.
Be sure to install the correct camshafts on the correct
bank.
For right bank Do not confuse the intake camshaft with the exhaust
one.
For left bank
6AE0180
+BG LASH ADJUSTER INSTALLATION

(1) Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2) Using the special tool (air bleed wire), move the plunger
up and down 4 or 5 times while pushing down lightly
on the check ball in order to bleed out the air.
MD998442
Diesel
fuel
6EN0421
(3) Insert the lash adjuster to rocker arm, being careful not
to spill the diesel fuel. Then use the special tool to prevent
adjuster from falling while installing it.
MD998443
Lash adjuster
6AE0161
+CG ROCKER SHAFT SPRING / ROCKER ARMS AND

ROCKER ARM SHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Temporarily tighten the rocker shaft with the bolt so that
all rocker arms on the inlet valve side do not push the
valves.
(2) Fit the rocker shaft spring from the above and position
it so that it is right angles to the plug guide.
NOTE
Install the rocker shaft spring before installing the exhaust
6AE0162
side rocker arms and rocker arm shaft.
6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft <SOHC> 11A-9-3
NOTE
Install the rocker shaft spring before installing the exhaust
side rocker arms and rocker arm shaft.
(3) Remove the special tool for securing the lash adjuster.
(4) Make sure that the notch in the rocker arm shaft is in
the direction as illustrated.
6AE0163
Right bank +DG CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

(1) When installing the left bank camshaft oil seal, use the
MD998713 special tool to prevent interference with the knock pin.
6AE0164
Left bank
MD998713
MD998777
6AE0181
INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam height (lobe diameter) and, if the limit
is exceeded, replace the camshaft.
Standard value:
35.20 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intake side
34.91 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust side
Limit:
9EN0058
34.70 mm ........................................... Intake side
34.41 mm ....................................... Exhaust side

11A-9-4 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Camshaft <SOHC>
LASH ADJUSTER LEAK DOWN TEST

Caution
J The lash adjuster is a precision part. Keep it free
from dust and other foreign matters.
J Do not disassemble lash adjuster.
J When cleaning lash adjuster, use clean diesel fuel
only.
(1) Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.

MD998442
(2) While lightly pushing down inner steel ball using the special
tool (Air bleed wire MD998442), move the plunger up
and down four or five times to bleed air.
Use of the special tool (Retainer MD998441) helps
facilitate the air bleeding of the rocker arm mounted type
Diesel fuel lash adjuster.
MD998441 (3) Remove the special tool (Air bleed wire MD998442) and
press the plunger. If the plunger is hard to be pushed
in, the lash adjuster is normal. If the plunger can be pushed
6EN0186 in all the way readily, bleed the lash adjuster again and
test again.
If the plunger is still loose, replace the lash adjuster.
Caution
J Upon completion of air bleeding, hold lash
adjuster upright to prevent inside diesel fuel from
spilling.
(4) After air bleeding, set lash adjuster on the special tool
Graduations = 1 mm
MD998440
(Leak down tester MD998440).
(5) After plunger has gone down somewhat [0.2 - 0.5 mm],
measure time taken for it to go down 1 mm. Replace
if measured time is out of specification.
Standard value: 4 - 20 seconds/1 mm
Lash adjuster (Diesel fuel at 15 - 20èC)
6EN0187

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Cover and Camshaft <MIVEC> 11A-10-1
10. ROCKER COVER AND CAMSHAFT <MIVEC>
4 Nm
1
11 Nm
24 Nm
2 9 Nm
24 Nm
8
3 10 9
11 Nm
24 Nm
24 Nm 11
4
11 Nm
Apply engine oil to all 9 12

moving parts before
installation. 13
14
Removal steps
+GG 1. Rocker cover +CG 8. Oil control valve
2. Rocker cover gasket +BG 9. Cam cap
3. Oil seal 10. Oil control valve holder
+FG 4. Circuit packing +BG 11. Camshaft bearing cap
+EG 5. Oil seal 12. Arm spring holder
+DG 6. Camshaft holder 13. Arm spring
+DG 7. Semi-circular packing +AG 14. Camshaft
11A-10-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Cover and Camshaft <MIVEC>
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

+AG CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
Left bank
camshaft (1) Intake valve camshaft and exhaust valve camshaft can
be identified by their diameters at the portions indicated
Right bank Intake valve camshaft: 25 mm
camshaft Exhaust valve camshaft: 30 mm
6AE0229
EX IN (2) Before installing each camshaft, apply engine oil to its

Right journals and cams.
bank (3) The camshaft dowel pins must be positioned as shown
Dowel pin
IN EX
Left
bank
Dowel pin
6AE0230
+BG CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP / CAM CAP

INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant to the illustrated points of the camshaft
holders.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD part No. 8660 or equivalent
(2) Install the bearing caps and cam caps correctly according
to the “I” (intake) and “E” (exhaust) marks as well as
the stamped cap numbers and front marks.
6AE0233 (3) Tighten the bolts in the sequence of the numbers shown
Cap No.
Intake
Front mark
Exhaust
Cap No.
6AE0308

+CG OIL CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
(1) Apply the specified sealant to the area shown.
Specified sealant:
6AE0236
+DG SEMI-CIRCULAR PACKING / CAMSHAFT

HOLDER INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure that the retainer of each adjusting screw is
Protrusion Screw
fitted correctly.
Caution
Groove
J If the protrusion on the retainer is not correctly
fitted in the groove of the screw, the pad could
slip off the retainer.
Retainer
Pad 6AE0237
(2) Apply 3 mm thick bead of foam-in-place gasket (FIPG)

to the gasket surface of the camshaft holder.
Caution
J Since the FIPG could cause blocking of engine
oil passages, be careful not to apply FIPG to other
locations than specified.
Specified sealant:
equivalent
6AE0238 (3) Install the semi-circular packings.
(4) Raise the rocker arms until the rollers come into contact
with the cams, and install the camshaft holder.
(5) Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.

8 4 2 6 10
(6) Check the torque of the Q-marked bolts. See section +BG
for the checking order.
(7) Verify that the pad of each adjusting screw is in place.
7 3 1 5 9
6AE0239

Right bank +EG CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

(1) When installing the left bank camshaft oil seal, use the
MD998713 special tool to prevent interference with the knock pin.
6AE0306
Left bank
MD998777
MD998713
6AE0307
MD998713 +FG CIRCULAR PACKING INSTALLATION
6AE0241
+GG ROCKER COVER INSTALLATION

(1) Apply the specified sealant to the area shown.
Specified sealant:
Sealant application
areas
10 mm
10 mm 10 mm
6AE0242
INSPECTION
OIL CONTROL VALVE
1 2 (1) Connect a 12VDC power supply between terminals (1)
and (2) of the oil control valve and check if the valve
operates smoothly.
+ -
6AE0206

Valve
6AE0227
CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam heights. If the specified limit is exceeded,
replace the camshaft.
NOTE
Each camshaft has an identification mark on its rear end
surface.
( ): Identification mark Standard value Limit
IN (3) L 34.34 mm 33.84 mm
9N0058 H 36.46 mm 35.96 mm
EX (C) L 34.40 mm 33.90 mm
High-speed cam (H)
16 mm
H 35.86 mm 35.36 mm
Identification
mark location Low-speed
21 mm
cam (L)
6AE0228
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE
Adjust the valve clearance for each cylinder and for both
intake and exhaust valves with the piston at the compression
stroke top dead center.
(1) Bring the No. 1 cylinder piston into the compression stroke
top dead center.
(2) Use the special tool to loosen the adjusting screw.

Thickness gauge (3) Insert a thickness gauge of the thickness specified below
between the low-speed cam (narrow cam) and roller.
Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 mm
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13 mm
(4) Screw in one of the two adjusting screws until it comes
into contact with the valve (when the turning torque
changes).
MB991477
6AE0285

(5) Screw in the other adjusting screw until it comes into

contact with the valve (when the turning torque changes),
and then tighten the lock nut.
(6) Loosen the adjusting screw that was screwed in first
slightly (until the turning torque becomes almost zero).
Screw in the adjusting screw until it comes into contact
with the valve again (when the turning torque changes)
and tighten the lock nut.
(7) Remove the thickness gauge.
(8) Screw the special tool into the top of piston of the rocker
arm “H”, and pull up the tool to make sure that the piston
can be lifted smoothly by hand.
(9) Perform valve clearance adjustments for other cylinders
by turning every time the crankshaft through 120è (60è
MB991479 in camshaft sprocket angle) and following the above steps
(2) through (8). Perform the adjustments in the following
order of cylinder number:
Piston
No. 2 ç No. 3 ç No. 4 ç No. 5 ç No. 6
6AE0286

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Cap <MIVEC> 11A-11-1
11. ROCKER ARM AND ROCKER SHAFT CAP <MIVEC>
22
20
21
13
20
13 21
13
14
19 20
11
21
12
15 4
18 11
12 3
16 17
4
5 11
10
12 2 1
7
6
11 Nm
9
8

moving parts before
installation.
4
Removal steps
+BG 1. Rocker shaft cap 12. Wave washer
2. Seal cap A 13. Exhaust rocker arm assembly A
3. Seal cap C 14. Nut
4. Intake rocker arm assembly A 15. Adjusting screw
5. Nut 16. Exhaust rocker arm H
6. Adjusting screw 17. Piston H
7. Intake rocker arm H 18. Piston spring H
8. Piston H 19. Exhaust T-lever L
9. Piston spring H +AG 20. Spring guide
10. Intake T-lever 21. Wave washer
+AG 11. Spring guide 22. Camshaft holder

11A-11-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Cap <MIVEC>
T-lever Spring guide INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Waved washer
+AG SPRING GUIDE INSTALLATION
(1) Install the spring guide with the concave side toward
the rocker arm. The waved washer may be installed with
either side out.
Concave
side
Either side may be out 6AE0247
+BG ROCKER SHAFT CAP INSTALLATION

(1) Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
(2) Make sure that each rocker arm moves smoothly.
10
6 2 4 8
5 1 3 7
9
6AE0249

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Cylinder Head and Valves 11A-12-1
12. CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES
4
5
6
12 20
13
16
8
17 14 9
19
2
11 15 10
18
7

moving parts before
installation.
Removal steps
GA+ +DG 1. Cylinder head bolt 11. Exhaust valve
2. Cylinder head GC+ +AG 12. Valve stem seal
3. Cylinder head gasket 13. Valve spring seat
GB+ +CG 4. Retainer lock GC+ +AG 14. Valve stem seal
5. Valve spring retainer 15. Valve spring seat
+BG 6. Valve spring 16. Intake valve guide
7. Intake valve 17. Exhaust valve guide
GB+ +CG 8. Retainer lock 18. Intake valve seat
9. Valve spring retainer 19. Exhaust valve seat
+BG 10. Valve spring 20. Cylinder head
11A-12-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Cylinder Head and Valves
4
5
12
8 6
9 14 13
10
15
16
17
2
20
19
18 11
7

moving parts before
installation.
Removal steps
GA+ +DG 1. Cylinder head bolt GD+ 11. Exhaust valve
2. Cylinder head GC+ +AG 12. Valve stem seal
3. Cylinder head gasket 13. Valve spring seat
GB+ +CG 4. Retainer lock GC+ +AG 14. Valve stem seal
5. Valve spring retainer 15. Valve spring seat
+BG 6. Valve spring 16. Intake valve guide
7. Intake valve 17. Exhaust valve guide
GB+ +CG 8. Retainer lock 18. Intake valve seat
9. Valve spring retainer 19. Exhaust valve seat
+BG 10. Valve spring 20. Cylinder head

<SOHC> REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
PRECAUTION FOR REMOVED PARTS
Keep removed parts in order according to the cylinder number
MB991653 and intake/exhaust side.
GA+ CYLINDER HEAD BOLT REMOVAL
(1) Using the special tool, loosen the cylinder head bolts.
Loosen evenly, little by little.
6AE0166
<MIVEC>
MB991653
6AE0408
<SOHC> GB+ RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL

(1) Store removed valves, springs and other parts, tagged
to indicate their cylinder Nos. and location for reassembly.
MD998772
6AE0167
<MIVEC>
MD998784
MD998772 6AE0253
MD998735
6EN1068

GC+ VALVE STEM SEAL REMOVAL

(1) Do not reuse removed valve stem seals.
6AE0082
GD+ VALVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

(1) Sodium reacts violently with water or moisture generation
heat and liberating hydrogen. It must be handled with
utmost care because otherwise the following dangerous
conditions may result:
Loss of eyesight if sodium gets in eyes.
Burns if sodium contact skin.
Fire hazard.
(2) Handling of Sodium-filled Exhaust Valves
Sodium-filled exhaust valves are not dangerous and may
be handled in the same way as ordinary valves unless
they are broken.
Never try to break the valves and expose sodium to the
air. When worn exhaust valves are to be discarded, have
them disposed of by a salvage company equipped with
special disposal system, notifying them that the valves
contain sodium.
Should the exhaust valves be broken, neutralize sodium
using the method described below, and discard the valves
in the same way as ordinary valves.
(3) How to Neutralize Sodium
Place a container filled with more than 10 liters of water
in a well ventilated large space.
Wear rubber gloves and goggles, and carefully take out
broken valves from the cylinder head.
Put a broken valve in the water-filled container and quickly
get away from the container at least 2 or 3 m.

Stem seals +AG VALVE STEM SEAL INSTALLATION
Stem seals for intake for exhaust
valves: Silver valves: Black (1) Install the valve spring seat.
(2) Use the special tool to fit a new stem seal on the valve
guide.
NOTE
Valve stem seals for intake valves are different from those
for exhaust valves. They are identified by colors of their
spring sections as follows:
7EN0763 Stem seals for intake valves: Silver
Stem seals for exhaust valves: Black
<SOHC> Caution
MD998774
J Do not reuse the valve stem seal.
J Always use the special tool to install the valve
stem seal. If the seal is improperly fitted, engine
oil may work its way down along the valve stem.
6AE0169
<MIVEC>
MD998775
6AE0409
Spring
+BG VALVE SPRING INSTALLATION
retainer (1) Install the valve spring with the painted end on the rocker
Painted arm side.
end
Stem seal
Spring
seat
6EN0437
<SOHC> +CG RETAINER LOCK INSTALLATION

(1) The valve spring, if excessively compressed, causes the
bottom end of retainer to be in contact with, and damage,
the stem seal.
MD998772
6AE0167

<MIVEC>
MD998784
MD998772
6AE0253
MD998735
6EN1068
+DG CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION

(1) When installing the cylinder head bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolts.
Limit: max. 96.4 mm
(2) Install the washers as illustrated.
(3) Apply engine oil to the bolt threads and washers.
Length of shank
9EN0251
(4) Retighten the loosened bolts to a torque of 20 Nm in

the specified tightening sequence.
6AE0392
MB991614 (5) Make paint marks on the cylinder head bolts and cylinder
head.
(6) Give a 120è turn to the bolts in the specified tightening
sequence.
Caution
120è J If the bolts are tightened by an angle of less than
120è, they may not hold the cylinder head with
sufficient strength.
J If a bolt is overtightened, completely remove all
the bolts and carry out the installation procedure
6AE0339 again from step (1).
INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Check the cylinder head gasket surface for flatness by
using a straightedge and thickness gauge.
Standard value: 0.03 mm
Limit: 0.2 mm
(2) If the service limit is exceeded, correct to meet the
specification.
6AE0083 Grinding limit: *0.2 mm
*Includes/combined with cylinder block grinding
Cylinder head height (Specification when new):
119.9 - 120.1 mm <SOHC>
119.6 - 119.8 mm <MIVEC>
VALVE
(1) Check the valve face for correct contact. If incorrect, reface
using a valve refacer. Valve should make a uniform contact
with the seat at the centre of valve face.
(2) If the margin is smaller than the service limit, replace
Valve seat
contact the valve.
Margin
Standard value mm Limit mm
Intake 1.0 0.5
6EN0542 Exhaust 1.3 0.8
(3) Measure the overall height of the valve. If the specified

limit is exceeded, replace the valve.
Standard value Limit mm
mm
Intake SOHC 113.02 112.52
MIVEC 112.37 111.87
Exhaust SOHC 115.32 114.82
MIVEC 110.74 110.74

VALVE SPRING
Out of square (1) Measure the valve spring’s free height. If the measurement
is less than specified, replace the spring.
Standard value Limit mm
mm
Free
height SOHC 49.9 48.9
MIVEC 51.5 50.5
1EN0264 (2) Measure the squareness of the spring. If the measurement

exceeds the specified limit, replace the spring.
Standard value: 2b or less
Limit: 4b
Valve stem end VALVE SEAT

(1) Assemble the valve, then measure the valve stem
projection between the end of the valve stem and the
Valve stem spring seating surface. If the measurement exceeds the
projection
specified limit, replace the valve seat.
Spring seating Standard value Limit mm
surface mm
SOHC 48.45 48.95
DEN0212
MIVEC 48.40 48.90
VALVE GUIDE
(1) Measure the clearance between the valve guide and valve
stem. If the limit is exceeded, replace the valve guide
or valve, or both.
Valve Standard value:
guide Intake: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
Exhaust: 0.04 - 0.07 mm
Limit:
Intake: 0.10 mm
1EN0279 Exhaust: 0.15 mm

VALVE SEAT RECONDITIONING PROCEDURE
0.9 - 1.3 mm
0.9 - 1.3 mm (1) Before correcting the valve seat, check the clearance
65b between the valve guide and valve. If necessary, replace
65b the valve and/or valve guide.
(2) Using the appropriate special tool or seat grinder, correct
the valve seat to achieve the specified seat width and
angle.
15b
15b (3) After correcting the valve seat, lap the valve and valve
44b seat using lapping compound. Then, check the valve
44b
stem projection (refer to VALVE SEAT in INSPECTION).
1EN0105
0.5 - 1.0 mm VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

(1) Cut the valve seat to be replaced from the inside to thin
the wall thickness. Then, remove the valve seat.
(2) Rebore the valve seat hole in the cylinder head to a
selected oversize valve seat diameter.
Cut away
Intake valve seat hole diameter
0.5 - 1.0 mm 0.3 O.S. <SOHC>: 29.80 - 29.82 mm
<MIVEC>: 32.30 - 32.32 mm
0.6 O.S. <SOHC>: 30.10 - 30.12 mm
1EN0274 <MIVEC>: 32.60 - 32.62 mm
Exhaust valve seat hole diameter
0.3 O.S. <SOHC>: 27.80 - 27.82 mm
<MIVEC>: 29.80 - 29.82 mm
0.6 O.S. <SOHC>: 28.10 - 28.12 mm
<MIVEC>: 30.10 - 30.12 mm
Valve seat
height
Oversize valve seat

hole diameter 1EN0275
(3) Before fitting the valve seat, either heat the cylinder head
up to approximately 250bC or cool the valve seat in liquid
nitrogen, to prevent the cylinder head bore from galling.
(4) Correct the valve seat to the specified width and angle.
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT

(1) Force the valve guide out toward the cylinder block using
a press.
(2) Machine the valve guide hole in the cylinder head to
the size of the oversize valve guide to be installed.
Caution
J Do not use the valve guide of the same size as
the removed one.
Valve guide hole diameters in cylinder head
0.05 O.S.: 11.05 - 11.07 mm
0.25 O.S.: 11.25 - 11.27 mm
0.50 O.S.: 11.50 - 11.52 mm

<SOHC>
(3) Press-fit the valve guide until it protrude specified value
(SOHC: 14 mm, DOHC: 19 mm) as shown in the
illustration.
Caution
J Press the valve guide from the cylinder head top
surface.
J Valve guide for intake valve and that for exhaust
14 mm valve are different in length. (45.5 mm for intake
valve; 50.5 mm for exhaust valve)
1EN0106 (4) After the valve guide has been installed, insert a new
valve to check for smooth sliding motion.
<DOHC>
19 mm 19 mm
6AE0254

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Oil Pump Case and Oil Pan 11A-13-1
13. OIL PUMP CASE AND OIL PAN
Apply engine oil to all 6

moving parts before
installation.
12 Nm
24
25
26 2
22
14 Nm
8
17
16
23 7
19 Nm
21 20 4 21 Nm
5
19 68 Nm
15
1 30 Nm
18 9 Nm
10 Nm
44 Nm
3
7 Nm
14
10 12
39 Nm
7 Nm
9
13
9 Nm 7 Nm
11
Removal steps
+IG 1. Oil pressure switch +DG 14. Oil pan upper
+HG 2. Oil filter 15. Buffle plate
3. Oil filter cover 16. Oil screen
4. Water hose (for Europe and GCC) 17. Gasket
5. Water pipe (for Europe and GCC) 18. Relief plug
6. Water pipe (for Europe and GCC) 19. Relief spring
7. Bolt (for Europe and GCC) 20. Relief plunger
+GG 8. Oil cooler (for Europe and GCC) +CG 21. Oil seal
9. Drain plug +BG 22. Oil pump case
+FG 10. Gasket 23. O-ring
11. Oil level sensor (For Europe) 24. Oil pump case cover
12. Cover +AG 25. Outer rotor
+DG 13. Oil pan lower +AG 26. Inner rotor
11A-13-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Oil Pump Case and Oil Pan
17
18
21 Nm
14
14 Nm
9
12 Nm 3
16
15
12 7 Nm
11
1 10 44 Nm 8
13
7
10 Nm 19 Nm
6 7 Nm
39 Nm 4
5
moving parts before
installation.
Removal steps
+IG 1. Oil pressure switch 10. Relief plug
+HG 2. Oil filter 11. Relief spring
3. Oil filter cover 12. Relief plunger
4. Drain plug +CG 13. Oil seal
+FG 5. Gasket +BG 14. Oil pump case
GA+ +EG 6. Oil pan 15. O-ring
7. Oil screen 16. Oil pump case cover
8. Gasket +AG 17. Outer rotor
9. Buffle plate +AG 18. Inner rotor

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
GA+ OIL PAN REMOVAL
MD998727
(1) Knock the special tool deeply between the oil pan and
the cylinder block.
(2) Hitting the side of the special tool, slide the special tool
along the oil pan to remove it.
6AE0087

+AG INNER ROTOR / OUTER ROTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the rotors. Then, install the rotors
ensuring that the alignment dots made at disassembly
are properly aligned.
6AE0091
3 mm diameter
+BG SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL PUMP CASE
bead sealant
Specified sealant:
equivalent
6AE0092
+CG OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

(1) Apply engine oil to the oil seal lip.
Using the special tool, knock the oil seal into the oil pump
case.
MD998717 6AE0093

+DG OIL PAN INSTALLATION <SOHC>

(1) Clean the cylinder block and oil pan gasket application
surfaces.
(2) Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after FIPG has been
applied to the entire flange surfaces of the oil pan.
Specified sealant:
equivalent
f4
Groove
Bolt
hole
4 mm diameter +EG OIL PAN INSTALLATION <MIVEC>

bead sealant (1) Clean the cylinder block and oil pan gasket application
surfaces.
(2) Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after FIPG has been
applied to the entire flange surfaces of the oil pan.
Specified sealant:
equivalent
6AE0094
+FG DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION

Oil pan
(1) Install the drain plug gasket in the shown direction.
side
Drain plug
gasket
7EN0307

+GG OIL COOLER INSTALLATION
(1) Install the oil cooler, with the oil cooler’s positioning
projection positioned against the rib on cylinder block.
6AE0172
+HG OIL FILTER INSTALLATION

(1) Clean the surfaces of the cylinder block on which the
oil filter is to be mounted.
(2) Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
(3) Turn down the oil filter until the O-ring contacts the cylinder
block surface, and then give the oil filter one more turn
(or tighten with a 16 Nm torque).
NOTE
For MD135737 oil filter, the tightening torque should be
14 Nm.
+IG SEALANT APPLICATION TO SEALANT TO OIL

PRESSURE SWITCH
(1) Apply sealant to the threads of the switch.
Specified sealant:
Caution
J Use care not to allow the sealant to plug the oil
passage.
Oil passage
9EN0094
INSPECTION
OIL PUMP
(1) Check the tip clearance.
6AE0088
(2) Check the side clearance.

6AE0089

(3) Check the body clearance.

Limit: 0.35 mm
6AE0090
OIL LEVEL SENSOR (FOR EUROPE)

(1) Put the oil level sensor in the oil, then move the float
up and down with the oil at a temperature either lower
than 40èC or higher than 80èC, and check for continuity.
40èC
Float position Switch ON/OFF
Condition when down ON (continuity)
Condition when up ON (continuity)
6AE0192
80èC
Float position Switch ON/OFF
Condition when down OFF (no continuity)
Condition when up ON (continuity)

6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Piston and Connecting Rod 11A-14-1
14. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

moving parts before
installation.
6AE0095
Removal steps
+GG 1. Nut +CG 7. Piston ring No.2
GA+ +FG 2. Connecting rod cap +BG 8. Oil ring
+EG 3. Connecting rod bearing GB+ +AG 9. Piston pin
+DG 4. Piston and connecting rod 10. Piston
+EG 5. Connecting rod bearing 11. Connecting rod
+CG 6. Piston ring No.1 12. Bolt

11A-14-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Piston and Connecting Rod

GA+ CONNECTING ROD CAP REMOVAL
(1) Mark the large end of the connecting rod with the cylinder
Cylinder No. number for use during reassembly.
DEN0050
GB+ PISTON PIN REMOVAL

Piston pin setting tool MD998780
Piston pin setting tool (MD998780) consists of the parts shown
Push rod Guide A:
in the illustration at left.
17.9 mm To remove the piston pin, Guide D (MB991659) is also used
in combination with the Piston pin setting tool.
Guide B
Guide A:
18.9 mm
Guide C
Guide A:
20.9 mm
Guide D
MB991659
Guide A:
21.9 mm
Base
9EN0780
(1) Insert the Push Rod (special tool) into the piston from
the side on which the front mark is stamped in the piston
Push rod head, and attach the guide D to the push rod end.
(2) Place the piston and connecting rod assembly on the
Piston Pin Setting Base (special tool) with the front mark
facing upward.
(3) Using a press, remove the piston pin.
Front mark
Front NOTE
mark Keep the disassembled pistons, piston pins and
connecting rods in order according to the cylinder number.
Guide D
Base
7EN0390
Piston
+AG PISTON PIN INSTALLATION
(1) Measure the following dimensions of the piston, piston
pin and connecting rod.
B
A: Piston pin insertion hole length
A
B: Distance between piston bosses
C: Piston pin length
D: Connecting rod small end width
(2) Calculate the following formula by substituting the
measured values.
(A - C) - (B - D)
L=
2
(3) Insert the Push Rod (special tool) into the piston pin and
attach the guide A to the push rod end.
(4) Assemble the connecting rod in the piston with their front
D
marks facing the same direction.
C (5) Apply engine oil to the entire periphery of the piston pin.
(6) Insert the piston pin, push rod and guide A assembly
having assembled in step (3) from the guide A side into
Connecting rod the piston pin hole on the front marked side.
Piston pin 7EN0432
3 mm + L (7) Screw the guide B into the guide A until the gap between
both guides amounts to the value L obtained in step
(2) plus 3 mm.
Guide B
Guide A
7EN0433
(8) Place the piston and connecting rod assembly onto the
piston setting base with the front marks directed upward.
Push rod
(9) Press-fit the piston pin using a press.
If the press-fitting force required is less than the standard
Piston pin
value, replace the piston and piston pin set or/and the
connecting rod.
Standard value: 5,000 - 15,000 N
Front mark
Front
mark
Guide A
Base
Guide B
7EN0391
+BG OIL RING INSTALLATION

(1) Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove.
NOTE
The side rails and spacer may be installed in either
direction.
(2) Install the upper side rail.
To install the side rail, first fit one end of the rail into
the piston groove, then press the remaining portion into
position by finger. See illustration.
6AE0194
NOTE
Side rail gap
Do not use piston ring expander when installing side
rail. Use of ring expander to expand the side rail end
gap can break the side rail, unlike other piston rings.
(3) Install the lower side rail in the same procedure as
described in step (2).
(4) Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either
direction.
1EN0269
+CG PISTON RING NO. 2 / PISTON RING NO. 1

INSTALLATION
(1) Using piston ring expander, install the piston rings with
their side having identification marks facing up.
Identification mark:
Piston ring expander No. 1 ring: T
No. 2 ring: 2T
7EN0452
Identification mark NOTE

Identification mark Size mark
The piston ring is stamped with the following size mark.
Size Size mark
Standard size None
No.1 0.50 mm O.S. 50
No.2
1.00 mm O.S. 100
9EN0524
Upper +DG PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION

side rail No. 1
(1) Liberally coat engine oil on the circumference of the piston,
piston ring, and oil ring.
(2) Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (side rail and
Piston pin
spacer) as shown in the figure.
(3) Rotate crankshaft so that the crank pin is on center of
the cylinder bore.
Lower
No. 2 ring gap side rail
and spacer gap
6EN0549

(4) Use suitable thread protectors on connecting rod bolts
before inserting piston and connecting rod assembly into
cylinder block. Care must be taken not to nick crank pin.
(5) Using a suitable piston ring compressor tool, install piston
and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder block.
Caution
J Insert the front mark (arrow) on the top of the
piston so it faces the engine front (timing belt
side).
6AE0097
+EG CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS INSTALLATION

Crankshaft pin
identification mark (1) When the bearings are to be replaced, select correct
ones and install them in the correct positions according
No.2
to the identification marks stamped on the crankshaft.
No.1
No.4
No.3 <6A12>
No.5
Crankshaft pin Connecting rod
bearing
No.6 Check
digit Identification mark Outer diameter mm Identification mark
6AE0341 I 42.995 - 43.000 1
II 42.985 - 42.995 2
III 42.980 - 42.985 3
<6A13>
Crankshaft pin Connecting rod
bearing
Identification mark Outer diameter mm Identification mark
I 50.995 - 51.000 1
Identification mark II 50.985 - 50.995 2
III 50.980 - 50.985 3
+FG CONNECTING ROD CAP INSTALLATION

(1) Mate the correct bearing cap with the correct connecting
rod by checking with the alignment marks marked during
disassembly. If a new connecting rod is used which has
no alignment mark, position the notches for locking the
bearing on the same side.

(2) Check if the thrust clearance in the connecting rod big

end is correct.
Limit: 0.4 mm
9EN0073
+GG CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION

(1) Since the connecting rod bolts and nuts are torqued using
a new procedure they should be examined BEFORE
reuse. If the bolt threads are “necked down” the bolts
should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers
to the full length of the bolt’s thread. If the nut does not
run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
(2) Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the

threaded portion and bearing surface of the nut.
90è - 100è (3) Install each nut to the bolt and tighten it finger tight. Then
tighten the nuts alternately to install the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the nuts to a torque of 18 Nm.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
Bolt (6) Make a paint mark on the bolt at the position 90è to
Nut 100è from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction
Paint of tightening the nut.
marks
Paint (7) Give a 90è to 100è turn to the nut and make sure that
marks
6EN0954 the paint mark on the nut and that on the bolt are in
alignment.
Caution
J If the nuts are tightened by an angle of less than
90è, they may not hold the caps with sufficient
strength.
J If a nut is tightened by an angle exceeding 100è,
completely remove all the nuts and carry out the
installation procedure again from step (1).

INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the side clearance between the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or
piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1 0.03 - 0.07 mm
No. 2 0.02 - 0.06 mm
7EN0475
Limit:
No. 1 0.1 mm
No. 2 0.1 mm
Push in Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it down
by the piston
with a piston, its crown being in contact with the ring,
to correctly position it at right angles to the cylinder wall.
Then, measure the end gap with a feeler gauge.
If the ring gap is excessive, replace piston ring.
Standard value:
No. 1 0.25 - 0.40 mm
No. 2 0.40 - 0.55 mm
Piston
ring gap Oil 0.10 - 0.35 mm
Piston ring 7EN0476
Limit:
No. 1, No. 2 0.8 mm
Oil 1.0 mm
CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC

GAUGE METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft pin and connecting rod
bearing.
(2) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width
of bearing and place it on crankshaft pin in parallel with
its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the
bolts to specified torque.
Plastic gauge (4) Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
1EN0246 (5) Measure the width of the plastic gauge at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the plastic gauge package.
Limit: 0.1 mm

Crankshaft, Cylinder Block, Flywheel and
6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Drive Plate 11A-15-1
15. CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, FLYWHEEL AND DRIVE
PLATE
5
4
6
35 Nm 11 Nm A
23 Nm
2 11
3
1
14
13 98 Nm
21 7
12
98 Nm
9
11 Nm
10
9 Nm
19
18
20

moving parts before
installation.
17
16
15
Removal steps
1. Detonation sensor +BG 16. Bearing cap
2. Idler pulley bracket <M/T> +AG 17. Crankshaft bearing, lower
+EG 3. Flywheel bolt <M/T> 18. Crankshaft
4. Plate <M/T> +AG 19. Thrust bearing
5. Adapter plate <M/T> +AG 20. Crankshaft bearing, upper
6. Flexible flywheel <M/T> 21. Cylinder block
7. Adapter plate <M/T>
+EG 8. Drive plate bolt <A/T> Caution
9. Adapter plate <A/T> On the flexible wheel equipped engines, do not
10. Drive plate <A/T> remove any of the bolts “A” of the flywheel shown
11. Rear plate in the illustration.
12. Bell housing cover <MIVEC> The balance of the flexible flywheel is adjusted in
+DG 13. Oil seal case an assembled condition. Removing the bolt,
+CG 14. Oil seal therefore, can cause the flexible flywheel to be out
+BG 15. Bearing cap bolt of balance, giving damage to the flywheel.

11A-15-2 6A1 ENGINE (E - W) - Drive Plate
Crankshaft journal
identification mark +AG CRANKSHAFT BEARING INSTALLATION
No.1 No.2 (1) When replacing bearing, select a one of proper size
according to the identification marks stamped on both
No.4 crankshaft and cylinder block.
<6A12>
No.3
Cylinder Block Bearing Crankshaft
Crankshaft Journal
Bore Bearing
Check
digit Identi- Identifi-
6AE0343 Outer diameter Inner diameter Identifica-
fication cation
mm mm tion mark
mark mark
Cylinder bore size 0 57.000 - 57.006 1
mark (reference)
No.4 No.2
1 52.994 - 53.000 1 57.006 - 57.012 2
2 57.012 - 57.018 3
No.3 No.1 0 57.000 - 57.006 2
Cylinder block
bearing bore 2 52.988 - 52.994 1 57.006 - 57.012 3
identification
2 57.012 - 57.018 4
mark
0 57.000 - 57.006 3
3 52.982 - 52.988 1 57.006 - 57.012 4
Timing belt side 6AE0344
2 57.012 - 57.018 5
<6A13>
Cylinder Block Bearing Crankshaft
Crankshaft Journal
Bore Bearing
Identi- Identifi-
Outer diameter Inner diameter Identifica-
fication cation
mm mm tion mark
mark mark
0 60.000 - 60.006 1
1 55.994 - 56.000 1 60.006 - 60.012 2
2 60.012 - 60.018 3
0 60.000 - 60.006 2
2 55.988 - 55.994 1 60.006 - 60.012 3
2 60.012 - 60.018 4
0 60.000 - 60.006 3
3 55.982 - 55.988 1 60.006 - 60.012 4
2 60.012 - 60.018 5
(2) Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder

Oil groove Groove block.
(3) Install the bearings having no oil groove to the bearing
caps.
(4) Install the thrust bearings at the No. 3 upper bearing
Identification with the grooved side toward the crank web.
mark
Identification
mark 6AE0116

+BG BEARING CAP / BEARING CAP BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bearing caps so that their arrows are positioned
on the timing belt side.
(2) When installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolt.
Shank length Limit: max. 71.1 mm
9EN0477
(3) Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing

surface of the bolt.
(4) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm torque in the
tightening sequence.
Arrow
6AE0108
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.

Paint marks (6) Make a paint mark on the area around the bolt bearing
90è - 100è surface at location 90è to 100è in the direction of tightening
the bolt.
(7) Give a 90è to 100è turn to the bolts in the tightening
sequence. Make sure that the paint mark on the bolt
and that on the area around the bolt bearing surface
are in alignment.
Caution
Paint marks J If the bolts are tightened by an angle of less than
6EN0955
90è, they may not hold the cap with sufficient
strength.
J If a bolt is tightened by an angle exceeding 100è,
completely remove all the bolts and carry out the
installation procedure again from step (1).
(8) After installing the bearing caps, make sure that the
crankshaft turns smoothly and the end play is correct.
If the end play exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft
bearings.
Limit: 0.4 mm
6AE0109

+CG OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

(1) Apply engine oil to oil seal lip.
MB990938
MD998776
9EN0077
+DG APPLICATION OF OIL SEAL CASE

Specified sealant:
equivalent
6AE0110
+EG DRIVE PLATE BOLT / FLYWHEEL BOLT

INSTALLATION
(1) Remove all the remaining sealant from bolts and thread
holes of crankshaft.
(2) Apply engine oil to the flange of bolt.
(3) Apply engine oil into the thread holes of crankshaft.
(4) Apply specified sealant to the thread of bolts.
Specified sealant:
3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
9EN0102 (5) Tighten the bolts to specified torque.
INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC GAUGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft journal and crankshaft
bearing.
(2) Install the crankshaft.
(3) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width
of bearing and place it on journal in parallel with its axis.
6AE0101
(4) Install the crankshaft bearing cap carefully and tighten

the bolts to specified torque.
(5) Carefully remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
(6) Measure the width of the plastic gauge at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the plastic gauge package.
Limit: 0.1 mm
6AE0102

C D E CYLINDER BLOCK
A F
(1) Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, check the block
B G top surface for warpage. Make sure that the surface is
free from gasket chips and other foreign matter.
Standard value: 0.05 mm or less
Limit: 0.1 mm
(2) If the distortion is excessive, correct within the allowable
limit or replace.
Grinding limit: 0.2 mm
6AE0103
The total thickness of the stock allowed to be
removed from cylinder block and mating cylinder
head is 0.2 mm at maximum.
Cylinder block height (when new):
6A12 190 mm
6A13 209 mm
(3) Check cylinder walls for scratches and seizure. If defects
are evident, correct (bored to oversize) or replace.
(4) Using cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore and

cylindricity. If worn badly, correct cylinder to an oversize
and replace piston and piston rings. Measure at the points
shown in illustration.
12 mm Standard value:
Cylinder I.D.:
6A12 78.40 - 78.43 mm
6A13 81.00 - 81.03 mm
Out-of-roundness and taper of cylinder bore:
0.01 mm or less
6AE0104
BORING CYLINDER
(1) Oversize pistons to be used should be determined on
the basis of the largest bore cylinder.
Piston size identification
Size Identification mark
0.50 mm O.S. 0.50
1.00 mm O.S. 1.00
6AE0105 NOTE
Size mark is stamped on piston top.
(2) Measure outside diameter of piston to be used. Measure
it in thrust direction as shown.
(3) Based on measured piston O.D. calculate boring finish
dimension.
Boring finish dimension = Piston O.D. + (Clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder) - 0.02 mm (honing
margin)

(4) Bore all cylinders to calculated boring finish dimension.

Caution
J To prevent distortion that may result from
temperature rise during honing, bore cylinders,
working from No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5
and No. 6
(5) Hone to final finish dimension (piston O.D. + clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder.)
(6) Check clearance between piston and cylinder.
Clearance between piston and cylinder:
0.02 - 0.04 mm
NOTE
When boring cylinders, finish all of four cylinders to same
oversize. Do not bore only one cylinder to an oversize.

NOTES
Service Bulletins
Click on the applicable bookmark to select the Service Bulletin.
SERVICE BULLETIN
QUALITY INFORMATION ANALYSIS
OVERSEAS SERVICE DEPT. MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION
SERVICE BULLETIN No.: MSB-01E11-001
Date: 2001-07-25 <Model> <M/Y>

Subject: ADDITION OF 6A1 ENGINE WATER PUMP (EC)GALANT(EA0) 01-10
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Group: ENGINE Draft No.: 00EN620614
INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL
CAR
ADMINISTRATION
T.MASAKI-MANAGER
OFFICE TECHNICAL SERVICE PLANNING
1. Description:
It has been found that when the 6A1 engine is installed, the water pump impeller interferes with
the cylinder block. Therefore, the procedures for positioning the water pump that are to be
followed when the water pump is installed, have been introduced.
2. Applicable Manuals:
Manual Pub. No. Language Page(s)
ENGINE 6A1 (W-E) PWEE9202 (English) 11A-7-2
Workshop Manual PWES9203 (Spanish)
PWEF9204 (French)
PWEG9205 (German)
PWED9206 (Dutch)
PWEW9207 (Swedish)
ENGINE 6A1 (E-W) PWEE9622 (English) 11A-7-3
Workshop Manual PWES9623 (Spanish)
PWEF9624 (French)
PWEG9625 (German)
PWED9626 (Dutch)
PWEW9627 (Swedish)
ENGINE 6A1 (E-W) Workshop Manual
6A1 ENGINE (E-W) – Water Pump and Water Pipe 11A-7-3

3 mm diameter
bead sealant
►A◄ SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER PUMP
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent
4th page added here.

6AE0067
►B◄WATER PIPE / O-RING INSTALLATION

(1) Wet the O-ring (with water) to facilitate assembly.
Caution
• Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
• Secure the water pipe after the thermostat housing
has been installed.
►C◄SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER OUTLET FITTING

3 mm diameter
bead sealant Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent
6AE0068
►D◄THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
Jiggle valve
(1) Install the thermostat so that the jiggle valve will be located in
the thermostat housing as shown.
6AE0069
►E◄SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Specified sealant:
3M Nut locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
6AE0070
3
<Added>
(1) Install the water pump and tighten the bolts 1 and 2 in that
order.
(2) Turn the pulley by hand and ensure that the impeller does not
interfere with the cylinder block.
(3) Tighten the bolts other than bolts 1 and 2.
Water pump
6AE0415

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Combustion chamber Pentroof type Pentroof type

Total displacement dm3 1,998 2,498

Cylinder bore mm 78.4 81.0

Piston stroke mm 69.0 80.8

Compression ratio 10.0 9.5*1 or 9.0*2

Valve timing Intake Opens 15è (Low-speed cam) 15è

Closes 41è (Low-speed cam) 53è

Exhaust Opens 41è (Low-speed cam) 53è

Closes 15è (Low-speed cam) 15è

Oil pump type Trochoid type Trochoid type

Cooling system Water-cooled forced circulation Water-cooled forced circulation

Water pump type Centrifugal impeller type Centrifugal impeller type

K Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Feb. 1997 PWEE9622

Auto tensioner rod projection mm 12.0 -

Rocker arm and camshaft <SOHC>

Camshaft cam height mm Intake 35.20 34.70

Exhaust 34.70 34.20

Camshaft journal diameter mm 45 -

Rocker cover and camshaft <MIVEC>

Camshaft cam height mm Intake (Low-speed cam) 34.34 33.84

(High-speed cam) 36.46 35.96

Exhaust (Low-speed cam) 34.40 33.90

(High-speed cam) 35.86 35.36

Camshaft journal diameter mm 26 -

Valve clearance mm Intake 0.10 -

Cylinder head and valve

Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface mm - -

Cylinder head overall height SOHC 119.9 - 120.1 -

Cylinder head bolt nominal length mm - 96.4

Valve margin mm Intake 1.0 0.5

Exhaust 1.3 0.8

Valve stem diameter mm 6.0 -

Valve stem-to-guide clearance Intake 0.02 - 0.05 0.10

Valve face angle 45è - 45.5è -

Valve stem projection mm SOHC 48.45 48.95

MIVEC 48.40 48.90

K Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Feb. 1997 PWEE9622

Items Standard value Limit

Overall valve length mm Intake SOHC 113.02 112.52

MIVEC 112.37 111.87

Exhaust SOHC 115.32 114.82

MIVEC 110.74 110.74

Valve spring free height mm SOHC 49.9 48.9

MIVEC 51.5 50.5

Valve spring load/installed SOHC 265/43.4 -

Valve spring squareness 2è 4è

Valve seat contact width mm 0.9 - 1.3 -

Valve guide internal diameter mm 6.6 -

Valve guide projection mm SOHC 14.0 -

Oil pump case and oil pan

Oil pump tip clearance mm 0.06 - 0.18 -

Oil pump side clearance mm 0.04 - 0.10 -

Oil pump body clearance mm 0.10 - 0.18 0.35

Piston and connecting rod

Piston outside diameter mm 6A12 78.4 -

Compression ratio 10.0 9.51 or 9.02