1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV oil change

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

MPI – Troubleshooting13-14
Code No.31 Detonation sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Engine speed is approx. 5,000 r/min or more
Set conditions
The change in the detonation sensor output voltage (detonation sensor peak voltage
at each 1/2 revolution of the crankshaft) is less than 0.06 V for 200 times in succession.Malfunction of the detonation sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the detonation sensor
circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the detonation sensor con-
nector A-96.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:ContinuityOKCheck the following connector:
B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the detonation sensor
connector.OKReplace the detonation sensor.
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire between the
detonation sensor and earth, and repair
if necessary.
Code No. 41 Injector systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approx. 50–1,000 r/min
The throttle position sensor output voltage is 1.15 V or less.
Set conditions
Surge voltage of injector coil is not detected for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the injector
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the injector circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
NG
Check the harness wire between the
resistor and the injector connector, and
repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the injector control circuit.
OK
Measure at the injector connectors
A-53, A-54, A-55, A-56.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connector:
A-125NG
Repair
Check the injector. (Refer to P.13-34.)
Check the resistor. (Refer to P.13-34.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the resistor connector
A-125.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 3 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the harness wire between the
control relay and the resistor connec-
tor, and repair if necessary.

MPI – Troubleshooting13-22
6. ENGINE-ECU INSPECTION
6-1 TERMINAL VOLTAGES
Engine ECU connector
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck condition (Engine condition)Normal condition
1No.1 injectorWhile engine is idling after having been warmed up,
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal
Momentarily drops
slightlyfrom 1114V
14No.2 injector
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal.slightly from 11 – 14 V.
2No.3 injector
15No.4 injector
3Fuel pressure control
valve
Ignition switch: ONBattery voltage
valve
Engine: Cranking to idling (within about two minutes)0 – 3 V to battery
voltage
4Stepper motor coil (A1)Engine: Immediately after engine has been started
f
or warming up
Changes repeatedly
f
rom battery voltage to
17Stepper motor coil (A2)
for warming upfrom battery voltage to
0 – 6 V and from 0 – 6
V to battery voltage5Stepper motor coil (B1)V to battery voltage.
18Stepper motor coil (B2)
6Secondary air control
solenoid valveIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
8Fuel pump relayIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
Engine: Idling0 – 3 V
10Power transistor unit
(A)Engine speed: 3,000 r/min0.3 – 3.0 V
23Power transistor unit
(B)
11Wastegate solenoid
valve
Ignition switch: ONBattery voltage
valve
Engine: At idle after having been warmed up (when
premium gasoline is used)0 – 3 V
12Power supplyIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
25
19Air flow sensor reset
signal
Engine: Idling0 – 1 V
signal
Engine speed: 3,000 r/min6 – 9 V
20Fan motor relay (HI)Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 90C or
below)Battery voltage
Fan at high speed (coolant temperature: 105C or
above)0 – 3 V

27-1
REAR AXLE
CONTENTS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICANT 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEALANT 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Rear Axle Total Backlash Check 27. . . . . . .
2. Gear Oil Level Check 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Gear Oil Change 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Fluid Level Check 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Bleeding 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Differential Carrier Oil Seal
Replacement 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Speed Sensor Output Voltage
Measurement 31.
8. Action When Battery Runs Out 32. . . . . . . .
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KNUCKLE 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVE SHAFT 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
39.
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TORQUE TRANSFER DIFFERENTIAL
43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSD CASE ASSEMBLY
46. . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC UNIT
50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SENSOR RELAY
52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AYC-ECU 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-28
2-2 TORQUE TRANSFER MECHANISM
(1) Remove the filler plug.
(2) Check that the gear oil level is up to the bottom end
of the filler plug hole.
(3) If the gear oil level is lower than the bottom end of the
filler plug hole, add the specified gear oil up to the bottom
end of the filler plug hole.
Specified gear oil:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE DIA QUEEN SUPER AYC
FLUID
(4) Fit the filler plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
3. GEAR OIL CHANGE
3-1 DIFFERENTIAL
(1) Remove the drain plug to discharge the gear oil.
(2) Fit the drain plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm {5.0 kgf
m}
(3) Remove the filler plug and add the specified gear oil
up to the bottom end of the filler plug hole.
Specified gear oil:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE DIA QUEEN SUPER
HYPOID GEAR OIL (GL-5)
Quantity used: 0.41 ± 0.02 dm
3 {0.41 ± 0.02 }
NOTE
10
C or more: #90, less than 10
C: #80
(4) Fit the filler plug and tighten it to the specified torque.
Filler plug
49 Nm {5.0 kgf
m}
Gear oil
Filler plug
49 Nm
{5.0 kgf
m}
Gear oil
Drain plug

REAR AXLE – LSD Case Assembly 27-47
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
AINSTALLATION TO DIFFERENTIAL CASE B
Before starting the assembly procedure, perform the following
steps to adjust dimensional differences (clutch plate friction
force) in the axial direction of the components inside the
differential case and axial clearance of the differential side
gear.
(1) Place friction discs (two each) and friction plates (three
each) one on top of another as illustrated and, using
a micrometer, measure the thickness of each of the right
and left assemblies. Select different discs and plates so
that the difference between the right and left assemblies
falls within the specified range.
Standard value: 0 – 0.05 mm
NOTE
If a new part is used, note that the friction disc comes
in two thicknesses: 1.6 mm and 1.7 mm.
(2) Measure the thickness of each of the right and left spring
plates.
(3) Assemble the pressure ring internal parts (pinion shaft
and pressure ring), friction plates, and friction discs and,
using a micrometer, measure the overall width.
NOTE
When taking measurements, press the assembly from
both sides so that the pinion shaft makes a positive contact
with the groove in the pressure ring.
(4) Find value (A) which is the thickness measured in step
(3) added to the thickness of two spring plates.
(5) Find dimension (B) between the spring plate faying
surfaces when differential case A and B are assembled
together.
B = C + D – E
(6) If the clearance between the spring plate and differential
case (B – A) is outside the specified range, change the
friction discs and make adjustments.
Standard value: 0.06 – 0.25 mm
(7) Coat each part with the specified gear oil and mount
it in the specified direction and order into differential case
B.
Gear oil: DIA QUEEN LSD GEAR OIL
NOTE
Apply a careful coat of gear oil to the contacting and
sliding surfaces.
Groove
Differential
case ADifferential case B
Spring plate
Friction disc
Friction plate