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BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-14
VALVE TAPPETS
To adjust the valve lift, 47 sizes of valve tappets are
available in 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) increments, from
3.000 mm (0.1181 inch) to 3.690 mm (0.1453 in).
MIVEC (MITSUBISHI INNOVATIVE VALVE TIMING ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM)
The MIVEC consists of the parts shown in the illus-
tration.
This system continuously varies and optimally con-
trols the opening and closing timing of the individual
intake and exhaust valves, in order to improve torque
and power output in all speed ranges.
AK502503
Identification
markThickness
AD
AK503014
Exhaust V.V.T. sprocket
Section A-ASection B-B
Engine oil control
valve filter
Intake V.V.T. sprocket
Cylinder head
Cylinder blockB
B
Engine oil
control valve
Cylinder head
Cylinder block A
A
AE
Engine oil
control valve
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BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-15
V.V.T. SPROCKET (VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SPROCKET)
The engine oil control valve controls the hydraulic
pressure in order to move the vane rotor in the V.V.T.
sprocket to optimally control valve timing.
CAMSHAFT
The camshaft are hollow for weight reduction.
Each camshaft is provided with an oil passage to
guide the hydraulic pressure from the engine oil con
-
trol valve to the V.V.T. sprocket.
A cam position sensing cam for detecting the cam
position (used by the cam position sensor) is inte
-
grated at the back of each camshaft.
AK503061
Timing mark
Vane housing
Vane housing
Sprocket
SprocketRetard oil chamberRetard oil chamber
Vane roter
Vane roter
Advance oil
chamber
Advance oil
chamber
Stopper pin
Stopper pin
V.V.T. sprocket
bolt
V.V.T. sprocket
boltVane
bushing
Vane bushing
Spring Intake V.V.T. sprocket
Exhaust V.V.T. sprocketTiming mark
AD
AK502506
Intake camshaft
Exhaust camshaft Retard
oil channel
Retard
oil channelAdvance
oil channel
Advance
oil channelDowel pin
Hollow sectionSealing capCam positon
sensing cam
AD
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BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-16
ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE
The engine oil control valve consists of a solenoid
valve, which switches the hydraulic pressure that
acts on the vane rotor in the V.V.T. sprocket assem
-
bly. This valve is actuated by a signal from the
engine ECU.
ItemSpecifications
Overall length mm (in)Intake435.00 (17.126)
Exhaust438.27 (17.255)
Journal outer diameter mm (in)IntakeNo.130 (1.2)
No.2 − 524 (0.9)
ExhaustNo.136 (1.4)
No.2 − 524 (0.9)
Camshaft lift mm (in)Intake8.45 (0.333)
Exhaust8.20 (0.323)
AK302997AE
Spring guide
Valve sleevePlunger springSpool
O-ringInsulation
coilar
Stator
Guide capBracketYo k eSeal cap Plunger ShaftTerminal Bobbin
TapeEnameled
copper wire
Drain
Drain
Pump Pressure
chamberDefault
pressure
chamber
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BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-17
TIMING CHAIN CASE
The timing chain case is made of an aluminum alloy.
A front crankshaft oil seal is press-fit into the case.
AK502507
Oil seal
AD
Timing chain case
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EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-12
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE SOLENOID
An evaporative emission purge solenoid is installed in the
intake manifold.The evaporative emission purge solenoid con
-
trols the intake volume of fuel vapor gas from the canister. The
evaporative emission purge solenoid is a duty control type
solenoid valve. When current is not passing through the coil,
nipple A is kept airtight and fuel vapor gas cannot be sucked in.
When current passes through the coil, air can pass between
nipple A and B and fuel vapor gas is sucked in. ECM changes
the ON duty ratio according to engine's operating condition to
control the intake volume of fuel vapor gas.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM M2171000300122
When the combustion gas temperature becomes
high, generation of the environment polluting NOx
(nitrogen oxides) increases rapidly. EGR system is
used to decrease the volume of NOx generated.
EGR system re-circulates exhaust gas inside the
intake manifold. It increases specific heat of the com
-
bustion gases and reduces combustion speed to lower the combustion temperature and reduce the
volume of NOx generated. ECM calculates the EGR
introduction volume according to engine operating
conditions and controls the EGR valve opening angle
at optimum. Also, immediately after the ignition
switch ON signal is input, it drives fully closed step
-
per motor and performs initialization.
AK604745AC
B To canister
To intake manifoldA
AK602245AD
12V
ONOFF
0V100 ms
Evaporative
emission
purge solenoidFrom MFI relay
ECM
AK502987AE
ECMMass airflow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Manifold absolute
pressure sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Crankshaft position sensor BatteryEGR valve
(stepper motor)
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EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-13
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE
An EGR valve is installed in the EGR valve support.The EGR
valve controls EGR flow volume using the stepper motor
method and reduces exhaust gas (NOx) and fuel consumption.
The EGR valve drives the stepper motor based on the signal
from ECM. When stepper motor rotor turns in clockwise or
anti-clockwise direction, the shaft fitted with a rotor and a screw
expands and contracts and the movement of the shaft causes
the valve to go up and down. Thus, EGR path gap is controlled
minutely. The stepper motor turns 15
° per step. The stepper
motor turns forward or back only up to the angle dictated by the
number of pulse signals (number of steps) from the ECM. In
other words, increase and decrease of the EGR flow volume
depends on the number of signals (number of steps) from
ECM. ECM changes current flow to the 4 coils (A, B, C, D) in
the stepper motor in sequence according to the phase pattern
in the following chart in order to turn the stepper motor rotor.
Open valve changes phase in order of 0
→ 1 → 2 → 3 → 0. Close
valve changes phase in order of 3
→ 2 → 1 → 0 → 3.
Phase
numberStepper motor coil
Coil ACoil BCoil CCoil D
0ONOFFOFFON
1ONOFFONOFF
2OFFONONOFF
3OFFONOFFON
AK604144
Coil
Shaft
Valve Outlet
Inlet
Rotor
Magnet
AB
AK604145
From MFI relay
EGR valve
(stepper motor)
ECM Coil
ACoil
BCoil
CCoil
DFlow rate
Step
AB
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16-1
GROUP 16
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
STARTER MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-2
ALTERNATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-2
IGNITION COIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-2
SPARK PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-3
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STARTER MOTOR
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-2
STARTER MOTORM2161002000160
The starter motor is a reduction drive planetary gear type.
ALTERNATORM2162001000126
The alternator is a battery detection type.
It uses a pulley with a one-way clutch.
IGNITION COILM2163001000174
The ignition coil is a plug-top type.
AK603841
AK603842
AK602597
Plug boots
Rain cover Coil
AC