1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI Workshop Manual

ENGINE – Piston and Connecting Rod11-64
(2) The connecting rod bearing identification mark is stamped
at the position shown in the illustration.
Crankshaft pinConnecting rod bearing
Classi-
ficationIdentifica-
tion markIdentifi-
cation
colorO. D. mmIdenti-
fication
markThickness mm
Produc-
tion partService
part
1NoneYellow44.995 – 45.00001.483 – 1.487
2NoneNone44.985 – 44.99511.487 – 1.491
3NoneWhite44.980 – 44.98521.491 – 1.495
Connecting rod I.D.: 48.000 – 48.015 mm
(3) Select a proper bearing from the above table on the basic
of the identification data confirmed under items (1) and
(2).
[Example]
If the measured value of a crankshaft pin outer diameter
is 44.996 mm, the pin is classified as “1” in the table.
In case the crankshaft is also replaced by a spare part,
check the identification colors of the pins painted on the
new crankshaft. If the color is yellow, for example, the
pin is classified as “1”. In the above cases, select the
connection rod bearing having identification mark “0”.
FCONNECTING ROD CAP INSTALLATION
(1) Verifying the mark made during disassembly, install the
bearing cap to the connecting rod. If the connecting rod
is new with no index mark, make sure that the bearing
locking notches come on the same side as shown.
(2) Make sure that the connecting rod big end side clearance
meets the specification.
Standard value: 0.10 – 0.25 mm
Limit: 0.4 mm
Identification mark

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GCONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION
Caution
If the cylinder head has been installed before installing
the connecting rod cap nut, be sure to remove the spark
plugs.
(1) Since the connecting rod cap bolts and nuts are torqued
using the plastic area tightening method, the bolts should
be examined BEFORE reuse. If the bolt threads are
“necked down”, the bolt should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers
to the full length of the bolt threads. If the nut does not
run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
(2) Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the
thread portion and bearing surface of the nut.
(3) Install each nut to the bolt and tighten it with fingers.
Then tighten the nuts alternately to install the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the nuts to a torque of 20 Nm.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
(6) Make a paint mark on the bolt end at the position 90°
to 94° from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction
of tightening the nut.
(7) Give a 90° to 94° turn to the nut and make sure that
the paint mark on the nut and that on the bolt are in
alignment.
Caution
1. If the nut is turned less than 90°, proper fastening
performance may not be expected. When
tightening the nut, therefore, be careful to give
a sufficient turn to it.
2. If the nut is overtightened (exceeding 94°), loosen
the nut completely and then retighten it by
repeating the tightening procedure from step (1).
INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the piston ring for damage, excessive wear, and
breakage and replace if defects are evident. If the piston
has been replaced with a new one, the piston rings must
also be replaced with new ones.
(2) Check for the clearance between the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or
piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.04 – 0.075 mm
No. 2 ring 0.02 – 0.06 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
6AE0298
90° to 94°Paint mark
Paint
mark
NutBolt

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(3) Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it down
with a piston, its crown being in contact with the ring,
to correctly position it at right angles to the cylinder wall.
Then, measure the end gap with a feeler gauge. If the
ring gap is excessive, replace the piston ring.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.25 – 0.35 mm
No. 2 ring 0.40 – 0.55 mm
Oil ring 0.10 – 0.40 mm
Limit:
No. 1, No. 2 ring 0.8 mm
Oil ring 1.0 mm
CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE
(PLASTIC GAUGE METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from the crankshaft pin and connecting rod
bearing.
(2) Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of
the bearing and place it on the crankshaft pin in parallel
with its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the
nuts to specified torque.
(4) Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
(5) Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0.03 – 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
Plastigage

ENGINE – Crankshaft and Flywheel11-67
CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Apply engine oil to all
moving parts before
installation.
1 2
3
4 56
78 910 11 12
13 1415
25 Nm + 9011 Nm132 Nm
9 Nm
11 Nm
32 Nm11 Nm
Removal steps
1. Flywheel bolt
2. Flywheel
3. Rear plate
4. Bell housing cover
E5. Oil seal case
D6. Oil seal
C7. Beam bearing cap bolt
C8. Beam bearing capB9. Crankshaft bearing lower
10. Crankshaft
B11. Crankshaft bearing upper
A12. Crankshaft thrust bearing
13. Check valve
14. Oil jet
15. Cylinder block

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ACRANKSHAFT THRUST BEARING INSTALLATION
(1) Install the two thrust bearing in the number 3 bearing
bore in the cylinder block. For easier installation, apply
engine oil to the bearings; this will help hold them in
position.
(2) The thrust bearings must be installed with their groove
side toward the crankshaft web.
BCRANKSHAFT BEARING INSTALLATION
(1) From the following table, select a bearing whose size
is appropriate for the crankshaft journal outside diameter.
Groove
Identification color of crankshaft journal
Bearing bore size
identification mark
Bearing bore
identification
mark
Cylinder inner
diameter size
mark
Rear face of
cylinder block Bottom of
cylinder block No. 1 No. 2No. 3
No. 4No. 5

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Crankshaft journal outside diameterCylinder block bearing boreCrankshaft bearing
Identification colorSize mmIdentification markIdentification mark or color
Yellow56.994 – 57.00000 or Black
11 or Green
22 or Yellow
None56.988 – 56.99401 or Green
12 or Yellow
23 or None
White56.982 – 56.98802 or Yellow
13 or None
24 or Blue
For example, if the crankshaft journal outside diameter
ID color is “yellow” and cylinder block bearing bore ID
mark is “1”, select a bearing whose ID mark is “1”.
If there is no ID color paint on the crankshaft, measure
the journal outside diameter and select a bearing
appropriate for the measured value.
(2) Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder
block.
(3) Install the bearings having no oil groove to the bearing
cap.
CBEARING CAP / BEARING CAP BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bearing caps so the arrow points to the timing
belt side.
(2) Before installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the limit is
exceeded, replace the bolt.
Limit: Max. 71.1 mm
(3) Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing
surface of the bolt.Crankshaft bearing size
identification mark or color
Identification
mark or color
UpperGroove
Lower
9EN0477
Shank length

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(4) Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm in the specified tightening
sequence.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each bolt.
(6) Make a paint mark on the bearing cap at the position
90° from the paint mark made on the bolt in the direction
of tightening the bolt.
(7) According to the specified tightening sequence, give a
90° turn to each bolt and make sure that the paint mark
on the bolt and that on the cap are in alignment.
Caution
If the bolt is turned less than 90°, proper fastening
performance may not be expected. When tightening
the bolt, therefore, be careful to give a sufficient turn
to it.
(8) After installing the bearing caps, make sure that the
crankshaft turns smoothly and the end play is correct.
If the end play exceeds the limit, replace No. 3 crankshaft
bearings.
Standard value: 0.05 – 0.25 mm
Limit: 0.4 mm
DOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Using the special tool, knock the oil seal into the oil seal
case.
Arrow mark
6AE0299
Paint markPaint mark
90°

ENGINE – Crankshaft and Flywheel11-71
ESEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL SEAL CASE
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent
NOTE
(1) Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is
wet (within 15 minutes).
(2) After installation, keep the sealed area away from the
oil and coolant for approx. one hour.
INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIGAGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from the crankshaft journal and the crankshaft
bearing.
(2) Install the crankshaft.
(3) Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of
the bearing and place it on the journal in parallel with
its axis.
(4) Install the crankshaft bearing cap carefully and tighten
the bolts to the specified torque.
(5) Carefully remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
(6) Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part
by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0.02 – 0.04 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
CYLINDER BLOCK
(1) Visually check for scratches, rust, and corrosion.
Use also a flaw detecting agent for the check. If defects
are evident, correct, or replace.
(2) Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, check the block
top surface for warpage. Make sure that the surface is
free from gasket chips and other foreign matter.
Standard value: 0.05 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
(3) If the distortion is excessive, correct within the allowable
limit or replace.
Grinding limit: 0.2 mm
Includes/combined with cylinder head grinding
Cylinder block height (when new): 284 mm
(4) Check cylinder walls for scratches and seizure. If defects
are evident, correct (bored to oversize) or replace.
Plastigage
Plastigage