GENERAL 5. Tips on disassembling and reassem- bling This service manual specifies the recommended procedures to be followed when servicing Mitsubishi engines. The manual also specifies the special tools that are required for the work, and the basic safety precautions to follow when working. Note that this manual does not exhaustively cover potential hazards that could occur during maintenance, inspection and service work of engine. When working on an engine, follow the relevant directions given in this manual and observe the following instructions: 5.1 Disassembling (1) Use correct tools and instruments.
Serious injury or damage to the engine will result from using the wrong tools and instruments. (2) Use an overhaul stand or work bench if necessary, and follow the disassembling procedures described in this manual. (3) Keep the engine parts in order of removal to prevent losing them. (4) Pay attention to assembling marks. Put your marks on the parts, if necessary, to ensure correct reassembling. (5) Carefully check each part for defects during disassembling or cleaning. Do not miss symptoms which can not be detected after disassembling or cleaning. (6) When lifting or carrying heavy parts, exercise utmost caution to ensure safety. Pay attention to balance of heavy parts when handling.
(Get help, and use jacks, chain blocks and guide bolts as necessary.) 5.2 Reassembling (1) Wash all engine parts, except such parts as oil seals, O- rings and rubber sheets, in cleaning oil and dry them with compressed air. (2) Use correct tools and instruments. (3) Use only high-quality lubricating oils and greases of appropriate types. Be sure to apply oil, grease or adhesive to the part wherever specified. (4) Use a torque wrench to tighten parts correctly when their tightening torques are specified. Refer to "Tightening torque table." (5) Replace all gaskets and packings with new ones unless specified otherwise. Apply adhesive if necessary. Use only the proper amount of adhesive. 1-10