Replacement of a forward epiploon of a cranked shaft of engines 4B12 and 4B11 Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2007 - 2012

Tools:

• screw jack
• balloon wrench
• Screwdriver flat medium
• Ratchet wrench
• Extension (with cardan)
• Head 10 mm
• Head 12 mm
• Straight ring wrench 16 mm
• torque wrench
• Hammer medium
• Marker
• Hex wrench for fixing the tensioner (or pin)
• Crankshaft Pulley Fixing Tool (Fork Holder MB990767 and Special Bolts MD998719)
• Mandrel MB991448
• Collar for end nozzle
• Nozzle on the collar 22 mm
• Knife
• Wheel chock (shoe)

Parts and consumables:

• Front crankshaft oil seal 1052A149 / 1052A809

• Crankshaft pulley 1104A052 / 1104A102 (if required)

• Cleaner (or solvent)
• Motor oil
• rags

Note:

If a leak is found in the front crankshaft oil seal, replace it, since oil, getting on the crankshaft pulley damper, will corrode the rubber and you will have to change a more expensive part - the accessory drive pulley.

See below how to replace the front crankshaft oil seal on 4B12 and 4B11 Outlander HL engines.

1.  Apply the parking brake and place a wheel chock under the left rear wheel. Use a wheel wrench to loosen the right front wheel nuts 1 turn, and then use a jack to hang the right front of the car and completely unscrew the wheel nuts to remove the wheel.

2.  Then remove the right side engine mudguard as described in  this article .

3.  Remove the expansion tank  of the cooling system together with the connected hose to a position where it will not interfere with the removal and installation of the accessory drive belt.

4.  Remove the accessory drive belt as described  here .

5.  Fix the Mitsubishi Outlander HL crankshaft pulley against rotation using a special tool (a fork holder and special bolts, k.n. MB990767 and MD998719, respectively).

Note:

To avoid damage to the crankshaft pulley damper, use only the specified special tools for removal.
Attach the special tool securely so that it does not move.

6.  Using a 22 mm socket wrench, unscrew the central bolt securing the crankshaft pulley and remove the bolt with washer.

7.  Remove the crankshaft pulley.

Note:

If the damper is damaged, the crankshaft pulley must be replaced.

8.  Cut a part of a working edge of an epiploon of a cranked shaft. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth, insert it into the slot of the stuffing box and remove it.

Note:

Be careful not to damage the crankshaft and timing chain cover.

9.  Clean the timing chain cover in the area of ​​the crankshaft shank from deposits.

10.  Apply a small amount of engine oil to the lip of the oil seal around its entire circumference.

11.  Tap the drift (MB991448) to install the crankshaft oil seal into the timing chain cover so that it is positioned relative to the cover as shown.

Note:

Be careful not to damage the new crankshaft seal when installing.

12.  Install the crankshaft pulley and tighten it to 210 Nm.

13.  Install the accessory drive belt and other removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

The article is missing:

• Tool photo
• Photo of parts and consumables

Source:  carpedia.club