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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES
ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
53 FUEL INJECTION
NOZZLES
53.1 Injection pressure (valve
opening pressure) test
See FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (page 148).
53.2 Orifice restriction test
Make reference to FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE
(page 149).
53.3 Nozzle tip washing and
replacement
Make reference to FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE
(page 149).
53.4 Installation
1. Put the gasket on the injection nozzle.
2. Put the nozzle in position in the cylinder head and
tighten it to the specified torque.
Figure 269 Installing fuel injection nozzles
Tightening torque
5.5 ± 0.5 kgf·m
(40 ± 4 lbf·ft)
[54 ± 5 N·m