Talon AWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1997)
15. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into a hole in the left side of the cylinder block to lock the counterbalance shaft.
16. Secure the oil pump driven gear onto the left counterbalance shaft by tightening the driven gear bolt to specified torque.
17. Install a new O-ring to the groove of front case.
18. Use the special tool to install the plug cap and tighten to specified torque.
19. Clean both mating surfaces of oil pan and cylinder block.
20. Apply a 4 mm (0.16 inch) wide bead of MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART No. MD970389, or equivalent to the entire circumference of the oil pan
flange.
21. Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
22. Take a note of the difference in bolt lengths at the location shown.
23. First insert the oil cooler projecting stopper in the oil filter bracket groove and then tighten the oil cooler bolts.
24. Clean the installation surface of the filter bracket.
