1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV engine

INTAKE AND EXHAUST – Exhaust Manifold and Turbocharger15-13
COIL RETURN PIPE GASKET INSTALLATION
Install the gasket so that its print part is on the oil pan side.
INSPECTION
1. TURBOCHARGER CHECK
(1) Visually check the turbine wheel and compressor wheel
for damage and cracking.
(2) Check that the turbine wheel and compressor wheel can
be turned manually with a light force.
(3) Check that there is no oil leak from the turbocharger.
(4) Check to see if the wastegate valve remains open. If
any of these faulty symptoms is evident, disassemble
the turbocharger and replace the defective part.
NOTE
For the disassembly procedure, refer to ENGINE
WORKSHOP MANUAL.
2. EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHECK
(1) Check the exhaust manifold for damage and cracking
and replace it as necessary.
(2) Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, check the cylinder
head mounting surface for distortion and replace as
necessary.
Standard value: Within 0.15 mm
Limit: 0.2 mm
Print
Gasket
Compressor wheel

16-1
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
CHARGING SYSTEM 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALTERNATOR 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SYSTEM 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Ignition Coil with Built-in Power Transistor
Check 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Spark Plug Check, Cleaning, and
Replacement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND
CRANK ANGLE SENSOR
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE ELECTRICAL – Charging System16-2
CHARGING SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Under Cover Removal
(2) Engine Mount Removal
(3) Strut Tower Bar RemovalPost-installation Operation
(1) Strut Tower Bar Installation
(2) Engine Mount Installation
(3) Under Cover Installation
(4) Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP 11 – On-vehicle Service.)
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
44 {4.5}
7 3
2
6
15 4
24 {2.4} 22 {2.2} 9 {0.9}12 – 15
{1.2 – 1.5}10 – 13
{1.0 – 1.3}
12 {1.2}
Removal steps

A1. Drive belt (Power steering, A/C)

B2. Delivery pipe, injector and pressure
regulator assembly
3. Oil level gauge guide4. Pressure hose connection

C5. Alternator
6. Water pump pulley
7. Alternator brace

ENGINE ELECTRICAL – Charging System16-3
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

APOWER STEERING, A/C COMPRESSOR, AND
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
(1) Align the hole in the auto tensioner bracket with that
in the arm and insert a screwdriver into the holes.
(2) Remove the drive belt.

BDELIVERY PIPE, INJECTOR, AND PRESSURE
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After the mounting points have been loosened, slightly move
the corresponding part to allow for a space for removal of
the alternator.

CALTERNATOR REMOVAL
Push the engine all the way up with a garage jack and remove
the alternator upward the engine compartment.
Phillips
screwdriver
Hole in arm
Auto tensioner
Hole in bracket

ENGINE ELECTRICAL – Ignition System16-4
IGNITION SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
1. IGNITION COIL WITH BUILT-IN POWER TRANSISTOR CHECK
Secondary coil resistance measurement
Standard value: 15 – 21 kΩ
2. SPARK PLUG CHECK, CLEANING, AND REPLACEMENT
Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.
Caution
(1) Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the platinum plug.
(2) Cleaning the platinum plug can damage platinum tips. If a cleaning is needed, use a plug
cleaner and finish cleaning within 20 seconds to protect the electrodes. Never use wire brushes.
Standard values and limits:
ManufacturerModelStandard value (mm)Limit (mm)
NGKPGR7A0.7 – 0.80.95
DENSOP22PR80.7 – 0.80.95

ENGINE ELECTRICAL – Ignition System16-5
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CRANK ANGLE SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Timing Belt Removal and Installation
(Refer to GROUP 11.)
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
49 {5.0}
5
9 {0.9}9 {0.9}
9 {0.9} 39 {4.0} 3 {0.3}
2
3
41
Removal steps
1. Camshaft position sensor
2. Center cover

A3. Power steering oil pump4. Power steering oil pump bracket
5. Crank angle sensor
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

APOWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump with hose from the power
steering oil pump bracket.
NOTE
String up the oil pump which has been removed onto a location
that does not hamper removal and installation of the power
steering oil pump bracket.

17-1
ENGINE AND
EMISSION
CONTROL
CONTENTS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 2. . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 2. . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Configuration Diagram 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum Hose Piping Circuit Diagram 3. . . . . . .
CANISTER 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CATALYTIC CONVERTER 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL –
Engine Control System /
Emission Control System 17-2
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Idle speed rpm850 ± 50
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM
Canister
Check
valve
Throttle body
Fuel pressure control
valve
Fuel pressure regulator
PCV valve
AirInjector
High temperature sensor*
*: EVOLUTION-IV only