1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV ignition

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 Adjustments11-7
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 – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal11-10
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
(1) Engine Coolant Draining and Refilling
(2) Air Hose C Removal and Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15 – Intercooler.)
(3) Spark Plug Cable and Ignition Coil Assembly Removal
and Installation(4) Air Pipe Removal and Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15 – Air Control Valve.)
(5) Timing Belt Removal and Installation
(Refer to P.11-21.)
22 {2.2}
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
10 {1.0}9 {0.9}
3.4 {0.35}
20 {2.0}
88 {9.0} 12 – 15 {1.2 – 1.5}
1
53 4
6
2
14
15
17 16
13
12
11 10 9 8 7
Removal steps
1. Breather hose connection
2. PCV hose connection
3. Crank angle sensor bracket con-
nection
4. Control harness connection
5. Rocker cover
6. Radiator upper hose connection
7. Cover
E8. Cam position sensing cylinder9. Cam position sensor support
10. Semi-circular packing
AD11. Camshaft sprocket
C12. Camshaft oil seal
B13. Front cam cap
B14. Rear cam cap
B15. Cam cap
A16. Camshaft (exhaust side)
A17. Camshaft (intake side)

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 – 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

MPI – General Information13-2
MULTIPOINT INJECTION (MPI)
GENERAL INFORMATION
OMPI System Diagram

1 Injector

2 ISC servo

3 Fuel pressure control valve

4 Waste gate solenoid valve

5 Secondary air control solenoid valve
Control relay
Fuel pump relay
A/C relay
Ignition coil
Exhaust temperature warning lamp
Engine warning lamp
Diagnosis output
Alternator G terminal
Fan motor relay
Tachometer
Fuel pump relay No.2 1 Oxygen sensor
2 Air flow sensor
3 Intake air temperature sensor
4 Throttle position sensor
5 Idle switch
6 Camshaft position sensor
7 Crank angle sensor
8 Barometric pressure sensor
9 High temperature sensor
10 Engine coolant temperature sensor
11 Detonation sensor
Power supply voltage
Ignition switch-IG
Ignition switch-ST
Vehicle speed sensor
A/C switch
Power steering fluid pressure switch
Alternator FR signalEngine ECU
1 Oxygen sensor
2 Air flow sensor3
Intake air tem-
perature sensor
4,
5
6 Camshaft position
sensor
7 Crank angle sensor 8 Barometric
pressure sensor
9 High temperature
sensor 10 Coolant temperature sensor
11 Detonation sensor
1 Injector
2 ISC servo

3 Fuel pressure
control valve

4 Waste gate
solenoid valve
5 Secondary air
control solenoid
valveCanister
Check valveFrom
fuel
tank
Throttle position
sensor (with a
built-in
idle
switch)
Secondary
air valve
AirTo fuel
tankFuel
pressure
regulatorFrom
fuel
pump
Waste gate
actuator
Catalytic converter
Given above is the MPI system diagram for EVOLUTION-IV. The MPI system for EVOLUTION-V is different
from this in the following point;
Oxygen sensor with a heater is adopted.
The diagnosis connector power supply circuit is different.
The high temperature sensor is no longer used.