1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER light

ENGINE On-vehicle
8. If the standard value is exceeded, check the following
items:
l Diagnostic output
l Closed-loop control (When the closed-loop control
is carried out normally, the output signal of the h eated
oxygen sensor repeats between and
,000 at idle.)
l Fuel pressure
I n j e c t o r
lIgnition coil, spark plug cable, spark plug
lEGR system and the EGR valve leak
l Evaporative emission control system
Compression pressure
NOTE
Replace the catalyst whenever the
HC contents do not remain inside the standard value .
(even though the result of the inspection is
all items.).
C O M P R E S S I O N
CHECK
1.Before inspection, check that the engine-oil, start er
battery are normal. Also, set the to the
condition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: O FF
lTransaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2. Disconnect the spark plug cables.
3. Remove all of the spark plugs.
4.
5.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector .
NOTE
Doing this will prevent the engine control unit fro m carrying
out ignition and fuel injection.
Cover the spark plug hole with a shop towel etc., a nd
after the engine has been cranked, check that no fo reign
material is adhering to the shop towel.
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ENGINE On-vehicle Service
MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK11100270200
1.Before inspection, set vehicles in the following condition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLights, electric cooling fan, and accessories: OFF
l Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2. Set up the tachometer or connect the scan tool t o the
data link connector.
3.Attach a three-way joint to the vacuum hose connect ed
between the intake manifold plenum and the fuel pressure
solenoid valve and connect a vacuum gauge.
4. Start the engine, and check that the curb idle s peed is
within the standard value range.
Standard value: 750
100
5. Check the manifold vacuum.
Limit: min. 60
(18
LASH ADJUSTER CHECK
NOTE
NOTE
If an abnormal noise (rattling noise) probably caus ed by the
If an abnormal noise (rattling noise) probably caus ed by the
lash adjusters is heard and the noise does not
lash adjusters is heard and the noise does not
as follows.
as follows.
1. Check the engine oil, and if required, refuel or replace
it.
NOTE
lIf the amount of the engine oil is insufficient, ai r will
be sucked in from the oil strainer and mix
the oil
passage.
lIf the amount of the engine oil is more than the sp eci-
fied amount, it will be stirred by the crankshaft to
make a lot of air
in the
l If the oil is deteriorated, it will not easily
from air and the amount of air’ mixed in the oil wi ll ,
increase.
If the air which has mixed in the oil due to the ab ove
causes enters the high pressure chamber in the lash
adjusters, the air in the high pressure chamber wil l be
pressurized during opening of the valve, which caus es
the lash adjusters to shrink excessively, and an abnormal
noise will be generated when the valve is closed. T his
is the same phenomenon as the one when the valve
clearance has been excessively adjusted by mistake.
In this case, if the air which has entered the lash adjusters
is bled, things will be normalized.
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E N G I N E
(3) Install the timing belt so as not to be’
the sprockets, by the
Cautidn ,
If the timing belt is to be it that
the mark indicates the
,
1)Install the timing belt around the intake side cams haft
sprocket and fix it at indicated position by a bulldog
clip.
2)Install the timing belt around exhaust
et, aligning the timing marks with the cylinder hea d’
top surface using two wrenches.
3)Fix the belt at indicated position by another ‘bull dog
clip.
4)
Install the timing belt around the the oil
pump sprocket, the crankshaft, and the ten-
sioner pulleys in the order
5) Remove the two bulldog clips.
(4) Set the tension pulley so that the pin holes ar e
bottom, press the tension pulley lightly against the timing;
belt.
(5) Screw the tool into the engine left bracket until:
its end makes contact with the tensioner
point, screw the tool in some more then remove
the set wire attached to the auto tensioner:
(6) Remove the tool.
(7) Tighten the center bolt to the
torque.
Specified torque: 48 Nm (35
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ENGINE OVERHAUL Rocker, Arms
Camshaft sprocket side
sidecamshaft
Dowel pin
n0
Cap number
Symbol identifying
intake or exhaust
0
Camshaft sprocket side1197 810 12
2 6
I N S T A L L A T I O N S E R V I C E
L A S H A D J U S T E R
(1) the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2) Using a special tool, move the plunger up and down
4 or 5 times while pushing down lightly on the chec k
ball in order to bleed out the air.
,
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to journals and cams of the
(2) Install the camshafts on the cylinder head. Use care not to confuse the intake camshaft with th e
exhaust one. The intake camshaft has a slit on its rear
end for driving the crankshaft position sensor.
(3) Install the crankshaft sprocket
or spacer and flange
to an end of the crankshaft, and turn the until
the timing marks are lined up, setting No. cylinder to
the TDC.
(4)Place the camshafts so that their dowel pins are po sitioned
at top.
BEARING CAPS INSTALLATION
(1) According to the identification mark stamped on top of
each bearing cap,
the caps to the cylinder head.
Only
or is stamped on No. 1 bearing cap. Cap
No. is stamped on No. 2 to No. 5 bearing
No.
6 bearing cap has no stamping.
I: For intake camshaft side
E: For exhaust camshaft side
(2) Tighten the bearing caps in the order shown two . to three
times by torquing progressively.
Tighten to specification in the final sequence.
(3) Check to ensure that the rocker arm is held in position
on the lash adjuster and valve. stem end.
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11 ENGINE OVERHAUL Rocker
.
INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam height.
Roller
Standard value mm (in.)Limit mm (in.)
Intake 34.91 (1.37) 34.41 (1.36)
Exhaust
34.91 (1.37)34.41
ROCKER ARM
(1) Check the roller surface. If any dents, damage or seizure
is evident, replace the rocker arm.
(2) Check rotation of the roller. If it does not ro tate smoothly
or if looseness is evident, replace the rocker arm.
(3) Check the inside diameter. If damage or seizure is evident,
replace the rocker arm.
LASH ADJUSTER LEAK DOWN TEST
Caution
1. The lash adjuster is a precision part. Keep it f ree
from dust and other foreign matter.
2. Do not disassemble lash adjuster.
3. When
lash adjuster, use diesel fuel
(1) Immerse the lash adjuster in clean diesel fuel.
(2)While lightly pushing down inner steel ball using t he special
tool, move the plunger up and down four or five tim es
to bleed air. Use of the special tool helps facilitate the air bl eeding
of the rocker arm mounted type lash adjuster.
(3) Remove the special tool and press the plunger. If the
plunger is hard to be pushed in, the lash adjuster is normal.
If the plunger can be pushed in all the way readily, bleed
the lash adjuster again and test again. If the plun ger
is still loose, replace the lash adjuster.
Caution
Upon completion of air bleeding, hold lash adjuster
upright to prevent inside diesel fuel from
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ENGINE OVERHAUL
11300850104
(1) Replace piston ii or seizure is evident
its surfaces (especially surface). Replace the
piston if it is cracked.
PISTON PIN
(1) the piston pin the pin hole a
You should feel a slight resistance. the
pin if it can be easily inserted or there ‘is .
(2) The piston and piston pin must be replaced
bly.
PISTON RING
(1) Check ‘the ring for
and replace if defects are evident: piston
has been replaced with a
one, the piston
also be replaced with new ones.
(2) Check for the clearance
the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the
or piston, or both.
Item
No. 1 ring
ring
Limit: 0.1 mm
in.)
-Standard value mm (in.)
(3) Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it
down 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 the piston ri ng.
Standard value mm (in.)
No. 1 ring
ring
ring
Limit:No. 1, No. 2 ring 0.8 mm in.)
Oil ring 1.0 mm in.)
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ENGINE On-vehicle Service
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND A/C
DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTTensionpulley nut1. Loosen the tension pulley nut.
Tension pulley2.. Adjust the belt deflection amount using the adj usting bolt.
Standard value:
Adjusting boltItems
Tension
(Ibs.)
Deflection
mm (in.) When a new belt is When a used belt is
installed
installed(136.7-158.7).( 9 2 . 6 - 1 1 4 . 6 )
3. Tighten the tension pulley nut.
Caution
Fix the power steering oil pump position
to the vehicle front.
IGNITION TIMING CHECK11100170044
It is not necessary to check ignition timing using a timing
light, because the crankshaft position is detected directly and
ignition timing is controlled electronically.
CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK
1. Before inspection and adjustment set vehicles in the
following condition.
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLight, electric cooling fan and all accessories: OF F
l Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2. Connect the scan tool to the data link connector .
3. Start the engine and run it at idle.
4. Run the engine at idle for 2 minutes.
5. Check the curb idle speed.
Standard value: 800
100
NOTE
The idle speed is controlled automatically by the i dle air
c o n t r o l s y s t e m . If the idle speed is outside the standard value, in spect
the
components by referring to GROUP
Troubleshooting.
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ENGINE On-vehicle Service
IDLE MIXTURE CHECK
11100210081
1.Before inspection, set vehicles in the following co ndition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
l Lights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: O FF
lTransaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2.After turning the ignition switch to OFF, connect t he scan
tool to the data link connector.
3.Start the engine and run it at 2,500 for 2 minutes.
4. Set the CO, HC tester.
5. Check the CO contents and the HC contents at idl e.
Standard value:
CO contents: 0.5% or less
HC contents: 100 ppm or less
6. If the idle speed is outside the standard value, check
the following items: l Diagnostic output
l Closed-loop control (When the closed-loop control
is carried out normally, the output signal of the h eated
oxygen sensor repeats between and
,000 at idle.)
l Fuel pressure
I n j e c t o r
lIgnition coil, spark plug cable, spark plug
lEGR system and the EGR valve leak
l Evaporative emission control system
Compression pressure
NOTE
Replace the three-way catalyst whenever the CO and
HC contents do not remain inside the standard value .
(even though the result of the inspection is normal on
all items.)
COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK
1.Before inspection, check that the engine oil, start er and
battery are normal. Also, set the vehicle to the fo llowing
condition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: O FF
lTransaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicle with
2. Disconnect the spark plug cables.
3. Remove all spark plugs.
4.Disconnect the relay (ASD relay) connector to prevent
a spark.
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