1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE tow

9-74ENGINE <2.0L DOHC Engine>- Service Adjustment Procedures
ENGINE <2.0L DOHC Engine>
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES pi
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURENOSFFAH(1) Before checking compression, ensure that engine oil, the
starter motor, and battery are all in good condition.
(2) Start the engine and wait until engine coolant temperature
has risen to
85-95°C (185-205°F).
(3) Stop the engine and pull the spark plug cables.
(4) Remove the spark plugs.
(5) Crank the engine
to. remove any foreign objects in the
cylinders.
Caution
Cover the spark plug holes with shop towel, etc., in
order to keep expelled foreign objects from flying out,and keep away from the holes. When measuring
compression with water, oil, or fuel having entered the
cylinder through a crack, etc., these will come flying
out of the spark plug hole hot and fast, so be sure to
take the proper precautions.(6) Set the compression gauge to the spark plug hole.
(7) Holding the throttle valve full open, crank the engine and
measure compression.
Limit:
: Min. 960 kPa (137 psi)
[250-400 rpm]6: Min. 800
kPa (114 psi) [250-400 rpml-(8) Perform 6 and 7 above for all the cylinders, ensuring that
compression pressure differential for each of the cylinders
is within the specified limit.
Differential limit: Max. 100 kPa (14 psi)(9) If a cylinder’s compression or pressure differential exceeds
the limit, add a small amount of oil through the spark plug
hole and repeat steps (6)-(8).
@If the addition of oil brings compression up, it is possiblethat there is poor contact between the piston ring and
cylinder wall.
@ If not compression does not come up, valve seizure,
poor valve seating, or a compression leak from the
gasket are all possible.‘I

ENGINE <2.0L DOHC Engine> - Timinn Belt
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il seal
6EN009Silent shaft
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Timing
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tensioner
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Center of
installation bolt
installation bolt
-35. INSTALLATION OF SPACER
(1) Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the outer circumfer-
ence of the spacer.
(2) Install the spacer with the chamfered end facing the oil
seal.
NOTEIf the spacer is installed adversely, the oil seal may be
damaged, resulting in the oil leaks.
33. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT “B”
(1) Ensure that crankshaft sprocket “B” timing mark and
the silent shaft sprocket timing mark are aligned.
(2) Fit timing belt “B” over crankshaft sprocket “B” and
the silent shaft sprocket. Ensure that there is no slack inthe belt.
.ADJUSTMENT OF TIMING BELT “B” TENSION
(1) Temporarily fix the timing belt “B” tensioner such that
the center of the tensioner pulley is to the left and
above the center of the installation bolt, and temporarilyattach the tensioner pulley so that the flange is toward
the front of the engine.
(2) Holding the timing belt “B” tensioner up with your
finger in the direction of the arrow, place pressure on
the timing belt so that the tension side of the belt is
taut. Now tighten the bolt to fix the tensioner.
Caution
When tightening the bolt, ensure that the tensioner
pulley shaft does not rotate with the bolt. Allowing
it to rotate with the bolt can cause excessive
tension on the belt.
(3) To ensure that the tension is correct, depress the belt
(point A) with a finger. If not, adjust.
Standard value: 5-7 mm
(.20-.28 in.)

9-122ENGINE <2.0L DOHC Engine>- Front Case, Oil Pump and Silent ShaftMain gallery
Check valve6LUO14Left
rearbearing
6EN323
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYNOSRHAG36. INSTALLATION OF OIL JET
;;;itWhen installing the oil jet, make sure that the nozzle is in
_correct direction, that is, toward the piston.
33. INSTALLATION OF LEFT SILENT SHAFT REAR BEAR-
ING
(1) Install the special (GUIDE PLATE) tool to the cylinder
block.k
(2) Apply engine oil to the rear bearing outer circumference1and bearing hole in cylinder block.
(3) Using the special tool, install the rear bearing.
NOTEThe left rear bearing has no oil holes.

FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures 4.8L Engine>
RELEASE OF RESIDUAL
PRESSURE FROM HIGHPRESSURE FUEL HOSE
N14FGAE
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IFUO157Make the following operations to release the pressure remain-
ing in fuel pipe line so that fuel will not flow out.
(1) Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the fuel
tank rear side.
(2) Start the engine and after it stops by itself, turn the ignition
switch to OFF.
(3) Disconnect the battery
(-) terminal.
(4) Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK
Nl4FDAG(1) Set the ignition switch at OFF.
(2) Check that when the batten/ voltage is directly applied to
the fuel pump check terminal, the operating sound of the
pump can be heard.
NOTESince the fuel pump is installed in the fuel tank, its
operating sound cannot be readily heard. Remove the fuel
tank cap and listen to the operating sound through the filler
port.(3) Hold the high pressure fuel hose between your fingers and
check that the fuel pressure can be felt.
FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Nl4FNAN(1) Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(2) Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose from the delivery
pipe.
CautionCover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(3) Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the special tool (hose
adapter).Use a suitable O-ring or gasket between the fuel pressure
gauge and the special tool so as to seal in order to preventfuel leakage at this time.
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14-46FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <1.8L Engine>
Condition
Fuel pressure too low
Fuel pressure too highProbable causea. Clogged fuel filter
b. Fuel leaking toward return port due to
Remedy
a. Replace fuel filter.
improper seating of valve in fuel pressure
b. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
regulatorc. Low delivery pressure of fuel pump
c. Replace fuel pump.
a. Stuck valve in fuel pressurea. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
regulator
b. Clogged or bent fuel return hose or pipeb. Repair or replace hose or pipe.
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Fuel pressure witha. Clogged or broken vacuum hose or nipple
a. Repair or replace the vacuum hose or
vacuum hose connectednipple.
not different from fuel
pressure with vacuum
b. Stuck valve in fuel pressure regulator orb. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
hose not connecteddefective valve seating
(13)Stop the engine and check for change in fuel pressure
gauge indication, which should not drop.
If the gauge indication drops, observe the rate of drop and
determine and remove the causes according to the
following table.
ConditionProbable causeRemedy
Fuel pressure dropsLeakage from injectorReplace injector.
slowly after engine is
stopped.
rqFuel pressure drops im-Check valve in fuel pump does not closeReplace fuel pump.
mediately after engine is
stooped.
(14)Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(16)Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose and remove the
fuel pressure gauge from the delivery pipe.
Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop tdwel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressure
in the fuel pipe line.
(16)Mount a new O-ring in the groove at the end of the high
pressure fuel hose.
(17)Connect the high pressure fuel hose to the delivery pipe,
and tighten the screws to the specified torque.
(18)Check for fuel leaks.
@ Apply battery voltage to the fuel pump check terminal
to operate the fuel pump.
@ With fuel pressure acting, check the fuel line for leaks.
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14-52FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>
IDLE POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Caution
N14UDAThe idle position switch has been adjusted by the manu-
facturer.Do not, therefore, disturb the setting of the idle-position
switch.
If the setting is disturbed as a result of carelessness, or if
the idle-position switch is replaced, make the necessary
setting as described below.
(1) Sufficiently loosen the tension of the accelerator cable.
(2) Disconnect the connector of the idle position switch (fixed
speed adjusting screw).
(3) Loosen the lock nut of the idle position switch (fixed speed
adjusting screw).
(4) Sufficiently loosen the idle position switch by turning it in
the counterclockwise direction and fully close the throttle
valve.Caution
Be sure to completely close the throttle valve.
(5) Connect a tester (ohm range) between the switch’s
terminal and the body.
(6) Turn down the idle position switch until it enter the “ON”
state where the switch establishes a continuity to body
(this point is called “touch point”). Turn the switch down
15/16 of a turn more from that point.
NOTEThe “touch point” refers to the point where the throttle
valve begins opening.
(7) While holding the idle position switch to make sure that it
does not turn, tighten the lock nut.
(8) Adjust the accelerator cable.
(9) Adjust the basic idle speed. (Refer to P.14-48.)
(lO)Setting the throttle position sensor.
FUEL PRESSURE TESTN14FNAO(1) Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(Refer to
P.14-44.)(2) Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose from the delivery
pipe.Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(3) Remove the throttle body stay.

14-54FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>
(11)Race the engine repeatedly in two or three series. Then
check that the fuel pressure does not fall when the engine
is running at idle.
(12)Check to be sure that there is fuel pressure in the return
hose also (by gently pressing the fuel return hose with a
finger while repeatedly racing the engine).
NOTEThere will be no fuel pressure in the return hose when the
volume of fuel flow is not sufficient.
(13)lf the results of the measurements made in steps (9) and
(10) above are not within the standard value, use the table
below to determine the probable cause, and then make the
necessary repair.
Condition
Fuel pressure too lowProbable causeRemedy
a. Clogged fuel filtera. Replace fuel filter.
b. Fuel leaking toward return port due tob. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
improper seating of valve in fuel pressure
regulator
c. Low delivery pressure of fuel pumpc. Replace fuel pump.
Fuel pressure too higha. Stuck valve in fuel pressure
a. Replace fuel pressure regulator.regulator
b. Clogged or bent fuel return hose or pipeb. Repair or replace hose or pipe.
Fuel pressure witha. Clogged or broken vacuum hose or nipplea. Repair or replace vacuum hose or
vacuum hose connected
nipple.
not different from fuel
pressure with vacuumb. Stuck valve in fuel pressure regulator or
b. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
hose not connecteddefective valve seating
(14)Stop the engine and check for change in fuel pressure
gauge indication, which should not drop.
If the gauge indication drops, observe the rate of drop and
determine and remove the causes according to the
following table.
Condition
Fuel pressure drops
slowly after engine is
stopped.Probable cause
Leakage from injectorRemedy
Replace injector.
Fuel pressure drops
im-Check valve in fuel pump does not closeReplace fuel pump.
mediately after engine is
stopped.
(15)Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(16)Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose and remove the
fuel-pressure gauge from the delivery pipe.
Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(17)Mount a new O-ring in the groove at the end of the high
pressure fuel hose.