1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV oil pressure

11-1
ENGINE
CONTENTS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEALANTS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Drive Belt Tension Check 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Auto Tensioner Check 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Lash Adjuster Check 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Lash Adjuster Replacement 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Ignition Timing Check 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Idle Speed Check and Idle Mixture Check 7
7. Compression Pressure Check 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Manifold Vacuum Check 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT
OIL SEAL 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OIL PAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 17 . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIMING BE LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . .
ENGINE ASSEMB LY 32
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ENGINE – Service Specifications / Sealants / Special Tools11-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Basic ignition timing5
BTDC ± 3
–
Ignition timing (at idle)Approx. 5
BTDC–
Idle speed rpm850 ± 50–
CO contents %0.6 or less–
HC contents ppm300 or less–
Compression pressure kg/cm2 – rpm11.5 – 250Min. 9.7 – 250
Compression pressure difference of all cylinders kg/cm2–Max. 1.0
Intake manifold vacuum kPa {mmHg}–Min. 55 {410}
Cylinder head bolt shank length mm–99.4
SEALANTS
ItemsSpecified sealants
Rocker coverSemi-drying sealant: THREEBOND 1207D [MZ 100168] (containing 150 g)
Oil panSemi-drying sealant: THREEBOND 1207F [MZ 100191] (containing 150 g)
NOTE:
Given in [ ] are MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART numbers.
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MD998782Valve lifter setReplacing the lash adjuster
MB990767End yoke holderHolding the crankshaft pulley
Holding the camshaft sprocket

ENGINE – Engine Adjustments11-5
2. AUTO TENSIONER CHECK
(1) Stop the engine from the idle speed and check that the
belt rests within the auto tensioner pulley width.
(2) Remove the drive belt.
(For the removal of the drive belt, refer to P.11-9.)
(3) Fit a spinner handle or similar tool into the tool mounting
hole of the auto tensioner and turn the tensioner clockwise
and counterclockwise to ensure that it does not bind.
(4) If step (1) or (3), or both, have been checked abnormally,
replace the auto tensioner.
(5) Reinstall the drive belt.
3. LASH ADJUSTER CHECK
NOTE
If an unusual knocking noise can be heard immediately after
the engine has started or while it is running and if that is
probably attributable to the lash adjuster, make the following
checks.
(1) Check the engine oil and add or change oil as necessary.
NOTE
(1) If the engine oil level is low, air is taken in through
the oil screen, entering the oil passage.
(2) If the oil level is too high, the cranks agitate oil causing
oil to trap a large amount of air.
(3) Air does not easily separate from a deteriorated oil
that can contain an increased amount of air.
When air trapped in oil for these reasons gets into the
high-pressure chamber of the lash adjuster, the air in
the high-pressure chamber is compressed to shrink the
lash adjuster excessively while the valve is opening,
resulting in an unusual noise occurring. This is the same
symptom developing when the valve clearance is adjusted
to an excessive value.
The problem in this case is gone when air is released
from the lash adjuster.
(2) Start the engine and carry out several cycles (10 or less)
of mild racing*.
If the noise is gone after racing, it indicates that air has
been released from the high-pressure chamber of the
lash adjuster, restoring the lash adjuster to normal
operating conditions.
*: Gradually (extending over a 30-sec. period) increase
the engine speed from idle speed to 3,000 r/min and
then reduce it down to the idle speed gradually
(extending over a 30-sec. period).
NOTE
(1) If the vehicle is parked on a slope for a long time,
the amount of oil in the lash adjuster will decrease,
causing air to get into the high-pressure chamber
when the engine is started.
(2) After the vehicle has been parked for a long time,
oil drains out of the oil passage and it takes a long
time for the oil to reach the lash adjuster. This can
cause air to get into the high-pressure chamber.
Tool mounting hole
Good
MAX
MIN
High-pressure
chamber

ENGINE – Engine Adjustments11-7
4. LASH ADJUSTER REPLACEMENT
Refer to (4) of the preceding paragraph.
5. IGNITION TIMING CHECK
Check that ignition timing is at the standard value.
Standard value: approx. 5
BTDC
NOTE
Ignition timing is variable within about ±7
, even under normal
operating.
6. IDLE SPEED CHECK AND IDLE MIXTURE
CHECK
(1) Run the engine at 2,000 to 3,000 r/min for 2 minutes.
(2) Check the CO and HC contents at idle.
Standard value
CO contents: 0.6% or less
HC contents: 300 ppm or less
7. COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK
(1) Before inspection, check that the engine oil, starter and
battery are normal. In addition, set the vehicle to the
pre-inspection condition.
(2) Remove all of the spark plugs.
(3) Disconnect the crank angle sensor connector.
NOTE
Doing this will prevent the engine-ECU from carrying out
ignition and fuel injection.
(4) Cover the spark plug hole with a shop towel etc., and
after the engine has been cranked, check that no foreign
material is adhering to the shop towel.
Caution
(1) Keep away from the spark plug hole when
cranking.
(2) If compression is measured with water, oil, fuel,
etc., that has come from cracks inside the cylinder,
these materials will become heated and will gush
out from the spark plug hole, which is dangerous.
Crank angle
sensor connector

ENGINE – Engine Adjustments11-8
(5) Set compression gauge to one of the spark plug holes.
(6) Crank the engine with the throttle valve fully open and
measure the compression pressure.
Standard value
(at engine speed of 250 r/min): 11.5 kg/cm
2
Limit (at engine speed of 250 r/min): 9.7 kg/cm2
(7) Measure the compression pressure for all the cylinders,
and check that the pressure differences of the cylinders
are below the limit.
Limit: Max. 1.0 kg/cm
2
(8) If there is a cylinder with compression or a compression
difference that is outside the limit, pour a small amount
of engine oil through the spark plug hole, and repeat
the operations in steps (5) through (7).
a. If the compression increases after oil is added, the
cause of the malfunction is a worn or damaged piston
ring and/or cylinder inner surface.
b. If the compression does not rise after oil is added,
the cause is a burnt or defective valve seat, or pressure
is leaking from the gasket.
(9) Connect the crank angle sensor connector.
(10)Install the spark plugs.
(11) Install the ignition coil and connect the ignition coil
connector.
(12)Erase the diagnosis codes by keeping the battery minus
(–) cable disconnected for more than 10 seconds.
NOTE
This will erase the diagnosis code resulting from the crank
angle sensor connector being disconnected.
8. MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK
(1) Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
(2) Connect a tachometer connector.
(3) Attach a three-way union to the vacuum hose between
the fuel pressure regulator valve and the intake manifold,
and connect a vacuum gauge.
(4) Start the engine and check that idle speed is within
standard value.
Standard value: 850 ± 50 r/min
5. Check the manifold vacuum at idling.
Limit: Min. 55 kPa {410 mmHg}
Compression gauge
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure
regulator valve

ENGINE – Cylinder Head Gasket11-17
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Fuel Discharge Prevention
(2) Engine Oil Removal
(3) Strut Tower Bar Removal
(4) Timing Belt Removal (Refer to P.11-21.)
(5) Thermostat Case Assembly Removal
(Refer to GROUP 14 – Water Hose Pipe.)
(6) Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15.)Post-installation Operation
(1) Front Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(2) Thermostat Case Assembly Installation
(Refer to GROUP 14 – Water Hose Pipe.)
(3) Engine Oil Filling
(4) Timing Belt Installation (Refer to P.11-21.)
(5) Strut Tower Bar Installation
(6) Accelerator Cable Adjustment
O-ringDelivery pipe
Engine oil
12 – 15 {1.2 – 1.5}
5
9 {0.9}5 {0.5} 3 {0.3} 10 {1.0}
19
14
153
16
18
10
17
8
9
8
11
8
7
201
2
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
18
6
3
13
12 4
Removal steps
1. Center cover
2. Accelerator cable connection
3. Ignition coil connector
4. Ignition coil
5. Crank angle sensor connector
6. Crank angle sensor bracket con-
nection
7. Brake booster vacuum hose con-
nection
8. Vacuum hose connection
9. TPS connector
10. ISC motor connector11. Water hose connection
12. Oxygen sensor connector
13. Injector connector
14. Cam position sensor connector
15. Coolant temperature sensor con-
nector
16. Water temperature gauge unit con-
nector
17. Control harness
D18. Fuel pipe pressure hose connection
19. Fuel return hose connection
20. Oil level gauge guide assembly

ENGINE – Cylinder Head Gasket11-20
(3) Tighten the bolts by the following procedure.
StepOperation
1Tighten to 78 Nm {8.0 kgf
m} in the order shown in the
illustration.
2Fully loosen in the reverse order of that shown in the
illustration.
3Tighten to 20 Nm {2.0 kgf
m} in the order shown in the
illustration.
4Mark the head of the cylinder head bolt and cylinder head
by paint, then tighten 90
of a turn in the order shown in
the illustration.
5Tighten 90
of a turn in the order shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark of the head bolt is lined up
with that of the cylinder head.
Caution
(1) Always make a tightening angle just 90
. If it is less
than 90
, the head bolt will be loosened.
(2) If it is more than 90
, remove the head bolt and repeat
the procedure from step 1.
COIL RETURN PIPE GASKET INSTALLATION
Install the gasket with the printed portion toward the oil pan.
DHIGH-PRESSURE FUEL HOSE INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring,
then fit the O-ring in the delivery pipe.
Caution
Do not let any engine oil get into the delivery pipe.
(2) Check that the high pressure hose turns smoothly.
If the hose does not turn smoothly, the O-ring is probably
being clamped. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel hose
and check the O-ring for damage. After this, re-install
the hose to the delivery pipe and check that the hose
turns smoothly.
(3) Tighten the mounting bolts to the specification.
Intake sideMB991654
Exhaust sideFront of engine
Step 4
90

Painted markStep 5
90

Painted mark
GasketPrinted portion

ENGINE – Engine Assembly 11- 32
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Fuel Discharge Prevention
(2) Hood Removal
(3) Strut Tower Bar Removal
(4) Air Hose C Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15 – Intercooler.)
(5) Radiator Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 14.)
(6) Under Cover Removal
(7) Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15.)Post-installation Operation
(1) Front Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(2) Under Cover Installation
(3) Radiator Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 14.)
(4) Accelerator Cable Adjustment
(5) Air Hose C Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 – Intercooler.)
(6) Strut Tower Bar Installation
(7) Hood Installation
O-ring Delivery pipe
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
9
10
11
18 12
Engine oil
5 {0.5}
Unit: Nm {kgf

m}
10 – 12
{1.0 – 1.2}
17 1614 13
10
– 12
{1.0 – 1.2}
15
3 {0.3}
17
8
Removal steps1. Center cover
2. Accelerator cable
3. Brake booster vacuum hose connection
4. Vacuum hose connection
5. Throttle position sensor connector
6. Idle speed control motor connector
7. Heater hose connection
8. Ignition coil connector
9. Crank angle sensor connector
10. Oxygen sensor connector 11. Injector connector
12. Cam position sensor connector
13. Coolant temperature sensor con-
nector
14. Coolant temperature gauge unit connector
15. Vacuum pipe/hose assembly
16. Control harness
 C 17. High-pressure fuel hose connection
18. Fuel return hose connection