1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI check engine

GENERAL – How to Use This Manual00-3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
SCOPE OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND SERVICING EXPLANATIONS
This manual provides explanations, etc. concerning
procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair
and servicing of the subject model. Note, however,
that for engine and transmission-related component
parts, this manual covers only on-vehicle
inspections, adjustments, and the removal and
installation procedures for major components.
For detailed information concerning the inspection,
checking, adjustment, disassembly and reassembly
of the engine, transmission and major components
after they have been removed from the vehicle,
please refer to separate manuals covering the
engine and the transmission.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
“On-vehicle Service” is procedures for performing
inspections and adjustments of particularly
important locations with regard to the construction
and for maintenance and servicing, but other
inspection (for looseness, play, cracking, damage,
etc.) must also be performed.
INSPECTION
Under this title are presented inspection and
checking procedures to be performed by using
special tools and measuring instruments and by
feeling, but, for actual maintenance and servicing
procedures, visual inspections should always be
performed as well.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
STANDARD VALUE
Indicates the value used as the standard for judging
the quality of a part or assembly on inspection
or the value to which the part or assembly is
corrected and adjusted. It is given by tolerance.
LIMIT
Shows the standard for judging the quality of a
part or assembly on inspection and means the
maximum or minimum value within which the part
or assembly must be kept functionally or in strength.
It is a value established outside the range of
standard value.
REFERENCE VALUE
Indicates the adjustment value prior to starting the
work (presented in order to facilitate assembly and
adjustment procedures, and so they can be
completed in a shorter time).
CAUTION
Indicates the presentation of information particularly
vital to the worker during the performance of
maintenance and servicing procedures in order to
avoid the possibility of injury to the worker, or
damage to component parts, or a reduction of
component or vehicle function or performance, etc.
INDICATION OF TIGHTENING TORQUE
The tightening torque shown in this manual is a
basic value with a tolerance of ±10% except the
following cases when the upper and lower limits
of tightening torque are given.
(1) The tolerance of the basic value is within ±10%.
(2) Special bolts or the like are in use.
(3) Special tightening methods are used.

GENERAL – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points00-8
WHEN USING THE WARNING LAMP
1. Use the special tool to earth No.1 terminal (diagnosis
control terminal) of the diagnosis connector.
2. To check ABS system, remove the valve relay.
NOTE
That is because the valve relay is off and the warning
lamp remains illuminated if there is a fault in the ABS
system.
3. Turn on the ignition switch.
4. Read out a diagnosis code by observing how the warning
lamp flashes.
Applicable systems
System nameWarning lamp name
MPIEngine warning lamp
AY CAYC warning lamp
ABSABS warning lamp
Indication of diagnosis code by warning lamp
When the diagnosis code No.24 is outputWhen no diagnosis code is output*
On
Off
1.5 secs.0.5 sec.0.5 sec.
Pause
time 3
secs.Tens
signalPlace
division
2 secs.Units
signal
On
Off
0.5 sec.
NOTE
*: Even if the ABS system is normal, removing the valve relay causes the diagnosis code No.52 to
be output.
WHEN USING THE VOLTMETER
Use the special tool to connect the diagnosis output terminals
and the earth terminal of the diagnosis connector to a voltmeter
and take a reading of the diagnosis codes from the movement
of the needle.
Voltmeter connection terminals
System namePositive connection
terminalNegative connec-
tion terminal
Full-auto air
conditioner114 or 5
Diagnosis connector
MB991529
Earth terminal
Full-auto air con-
ditioner terminal
MB991529

ENGINE – Specifications11-4
ItemsLimit Standard value
Intake oversize rework dimensions of valve
guide hole mm
0.3 O.S.35.30 – 35.33–
guide hole mm0.6 O.S.35.60 – 35.63–
Exhaust oversize rework dimensions of
valve guide hole mm
0.3 O.S.33.30 – 33.33–
valve guide hole mm0.6 O.S.33.60 – 33.63–
Front case and oil pan
Oil pump side clearance mmDrive gear0.08 – 0.14–
Driven gear0.06 – 0.12–
Oil pressure at curb idle speed kPa [Oil temperature is 75 to 90°C]78 or more–
Piston and connecting rod
Piston outer diameter mm85.0–
Piston ring side clearance mmNo. 1 ring0.04 – 0.075–
No. 2 ring0.02 – 0.06–
Piston ring end gap mmNo. 1 ring0.25 – 0.350.8
No. 2 ring0.40 – 0.550.8
Oil ring0.10 – 0.401.0
Piston pin outer diameter mm21.0–
Piston pin press-in load N (Room temperature)7,350 – 17,200–
Crankshaft pin oil clearance mm0.02 – 0.050.1
Connecting rod big end side clearance mm0.10 – 0.250.4
Crankshaft and flywheel
Crankshaft end play mm0.05 – 0.250.40
Crankshaft journal outer diameter mm57.0–
Crankshaft pin outer diameter mm44.0–
Crankshaft journal oil clearance mm0.02 – 0.040.1
Bearing cap bolt shank length mm–Maximum 71.1
Piston to cylinder clearance mm0.02 – 0.04–
Cylinder block grinding limit of gasket surface mm
Total resurfacing depth of both cylinder head and cylinder block–0.2
Cylinder block overall height mm284–
Cylinder block inner diameter mm85.0–
Cylinder block cylinder mm0.01–
Turbocharger
Waste gate actuator operation check kPa100113.3

ENGINE – Specifications11-8
ItemsNm
Front case and oil pan
Drain plug39
Oil pan7
Oil screen19
Buffle plate22
Oil pressure switch10
Oil cooler by-pass valve54
Relief plug44
Plug24
Front case24
Oil pump cover (Screw)10
Oil pump cover (Bolt)16
Piston and connecting rods
Connecting rod nut20 + 90° to 94°
Crankshaft and flywheel
Flywheel bolt132
Rear plate11
Bell housing cover9
Oil seal case11
Beam bearing cap bolt25 + 90°
Check valve32
Throttle body
Throttle position sensor3.5
Idle speed control body assembly3.5
Turbocharger
Waste gate actuator11

ENGINE – Specifications11-10
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET
The engine has several areas where the form-in-place gasket (FIPG) is in use. To ensure that the gasket
fully serves its purpose, it is necessary to observe some precautions when applying the gasket. Bead
size, continuity and location are of paramount importance. Too thin a bead could cause leaks. Too thick
a bead, on the other hand, could be squeezed out of location, causing blocking or narrowing of the
fluid feed line. To eliminate the possibility of leaks from a joint, therefore, it is absolutely necessary to
apply the gasket evenly without a break, while observing the correct bead size.
The FIPG used in the engine is a room temperature vulcanisation (RTV) type and is supplied in a 100-gram
tube (Part No. MD970389). Since the RTV hardens as it reacts with the moisture in the atmospheric
air, it is normally used in the metallic flange areas. The FIPG, Part No. MD970389, can be used for
sealing both engine oil and coolant, while Part No. MD997110 can only be used for engine oil sealing.
Disassembly
The parts assembled with the FIPG can be easily disassembled without use of a special method. In
some cases, however, the sealant between the joined surfaces may have to be broken by lightly striking
with a mallet or similar tool. A flat and thin gasket scraper may be lightly hammered in between the
joined surfaces. In this case, however, care must be taken to prevent damage to the joined surfaces.
For removal of the oil pan, the special tool “Oil Pan Remover” (MD998727) is available. Be sure to use
the special tool to remove the oil pan.
Surface Preparation
Thoroughly remove all substances deposited on the gasket application surfaces, using a gasket scraper
or wire brush. Check to ensure that the surfaces to which the FIPG is to be applied is flat. Make sure
that there are no oils, greases and foreign substances deposited on the application surfaces. Do not
forget to remove the old sealant remained in the bolt holes.
Form-in-Place Gasket Application
When assembling parts with the FIPG, you must observe some precautions, but the procedures is very
simple as in the case of a conventional precut gasket.
Applied FIPG bead should be of the specified size and without breaks. Also be sure to encircle the
bolt hole circumference with a completely continuous bead. The FIPG can be wiped away unless it is
hardened. While the FIPG is still moist (in less than 15 minutes), mount the parts in position. When
the parts are mounted, make sure that the gasket is applied to the required area only. In addition, do
not apply any oil or water to the sealing locations or start the engine until a sufficient amount of time
(about one hour) has passed after installation is completed.
The FIPG application procedure may vary on different areas. Observe the procedure described in the
text when applying the FIPG.

ENGINE – Timing BeltENGINE – Timing Belt11-17
ETIMING BELT “B” REMOVAL
Make a mark on the back of the timing belt indicating the
direction of rotation so it may be reassembled in the same
direction if it is to be reused.
NOTE
(1) Water or oil on the belt shortens its life drastically, so
the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must
be free from oil and water. These parts should not be
washed. Replace parts if seriously contaminated.
(2) If there is oil or water on each part check front case
oil seals, camshaft oil seal and water pump for leaks.
FCOUNTERBALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET
REMOVAL
(1) Set the special tool as shown to prevent the
counterbalance shaft sprocket from turning together.
(2) Loosen the bolt and remove the sprocket.
GCRANKSHAFT SPROCKET “B” REMOVAL
If it is difficult to remove the sprocket, use the special tool.
HCAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT LOOSENING
Use a wrench to hold the hexagonal part of the camshaft,
and then remove the camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ACAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT TIGHTENING
Using a wrench, hold the camshaft at its hexagon and tighten
the bolt to the specification.
6EN1322
MD998785

ENGINE – Timing Belt11-20
GTIMING BELT “B” INSTALLATION
(1) Align timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket “B” and
counterbalance shaft sprocket with the marks on the front
case respectively.
(2) Install the timing belt “B” on the crankshaft sprocket “B”
and counterbalance shaft sprocket. There should be no
slack on the tension side.
(3) Make sure that the relationship between the tensioner
pulley center and the bolt center is as shown in the
illustration.
(4) Move the tensioner “B” in the direction of arrow while
lifting with a finger to give a sufficient tension to the tension
side of timing belt. In this condition, tighten bolt to secure
tensioner “B”. When the bolt is tightened, use care to
prevent shaft from turning together. If shaft is turned
together, belt will be overtensioned.
(5) Check to ensure that timing marks on sprockets and front
case are in alignment.
(6) Press with index finger the center of span on the tension
side of timing belt “B”. The bolt must deflect 5 – 7 mm.
HCRANKSHAFT BOLT TIGHTENING
(1) Using the special tool, hold the flywheel or drive plate.
(2) Install the crankshaft pulley in position.
Timing
marks
Timing
marks
(on front
case)

ENGINE – Timing Belt11-22
LTIMING BELT INSTALLATION
(1) Place the exhaust side camshaft sprocket in a position
where its timing mark is one tooth offset from the timing
mark on the rocker cover in the counterclockwise direction.
NOTE
Even if the timing marks on the sprocket and the rocker
cover are brought into alignment, the exhaust camshaft
is forced back by the valve spring tension. It is stabilized
at a position one tooth before the timing mark.
(2) Align the timing mark on the intake side camshaft sprocket
with that on the rocker cover.
NOTE
Even if the timing marks on the sprocket and the cover
are brought into alignment, the intake camshaft is forced
to turn one tooth in the clockwise direction by the valve
spring tension and stabilized there.
(3) Place the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket one
tooth this side from the mated timing mark as in the case
of the camshaft sprocket.
(4) Align the timing mark on oil pump sprocket with its mating
mark.
(5) Remove the plug on cylinder block and insert a Phillips
screwdriver (shank diameter 8 mm) through the hole
(Engine with counterbalance shafts).
If it can be inserted as deep as 60 mm or more, the
timing marks are correctly aligned. If the inserted depth
is only 20 – 25 mm, turn the oil pump sprocket one turn
and realign timing marks. Then check to ensure that the
screwdriver can be inserted 60 mm or more. Keep the
screwdriver inserted until installation of timing belt is
finished.
Timing mark
Timing mark
6EN1327
Oil pump
sprocket
timing marks
Screwdriver
6EN1026
Plug