IID-I

ENGINE
4G93
CONTENTS
CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD .................... 40
FLYWHEEL AND DRIVE PLATE ........................ 47 ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT .................... 29
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES ........................ 32 SEALANT ................................................................ 10
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ........................................ 28 SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS .. .............................. 6
FRONT CASE AND OIL PUMP ............................ 36 SPECIAL TOOLS .................................................... 11
FUEL AND EMISSION PARTS ............................ 20 THROlTLE BODY ................................................ 22
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 2 TIMING BELT ........................................................ 16
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................
5 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 9
GENERATOR AND IGNITION SYSTEM ........ 13
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND WATER PUMP . . . . . . . . 25
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE SECTIONAL VIEW

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UBRICATION SYSTEM

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 469 ENGINE - General Specifications 11D-5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Description Specifications

Type In-line OHV, SOHC

Number of cylinders 4
Combustion chamber Pentroof type
Total displacement cm3 (cu. in.) 1834 (111.9)
Cylinder bore mm (in.) 81 (3.19)
Piston stroke mm (in.) 89 (3.50)
Compression ratio 9.5
Valve timing
( ): camshaft identification mark (1)
Intake valve
Opens 18” BTDC
Closes 50” ATDC
Exhaust valve
Opens 58” BBDC
Closes IO” ABDC
Lubrication system Pressure feed, full-flow filtration
Oil pump type Trochoid type
Cooling system Water-cooled forced circulation
water pump type Centrifugal impeller type
EGR valve Single type
Injector type and number Electromagnetic, 4
Injector identification mark MDH210
Fuel regulated pressure 335 (47.6)
Throttle bore 50 (1.969)
Throttle position sensor Variable resistor type
Closed throttle position switch Movable contact type, within throttle position sensor

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
mm (in.)

Items Standard value Limit

Cylinder head
Flatness of gasket surface 0.03 LOOI 2) 0.2 (.008)
Grinding limit of gasket surface “0.2 (008)
* Total resurfacing depth of both cylinder
head and cylinder block
Overall height 119.9-120.1 (4.720-4.728)
Oversize rework dimensions of valve guide hole
(both intake and exhaust)
0.05 (002) O.S. 11.05 - 11.07 (.4350 - .4358)
0.25 (.OlO) 0.s. 11.25 - 11.27 (.4429 - .4437)
0.50 (.020) O.S. 11.50 - 11.52 (4528 - .4535)
Oversize rework dimensions of valve seat
ring hole
Intake 0.3 (.012) O.S. 31.80 - 31.83 (1.2520 - 1.2531)
0.6 (.024) O.S. 32.10-32.13(1.2638-1.2650)
Exhaust 0.3 (.012) O.S. 29.30 - 29.32 (1.1535 - 1.1543)
0.6 (024) O.S. 29.60-29.62 (1.1654- 1 .lSSl)

Camshaft
Cam height
Intake 37.78 (1.4874) 37.28 (1.4677)
Exhaust 38.09 (1.4996) 37.59 (1.4799)
Journal O.D. 44.93 - 44.94 (1.7689 - 1.7693)
Bearing oil clearance 0.05 - 0.09 (0020 - .0035)
Rocker arm
I.D. 20.02 - 20.04 (7882 - .7890)
Rocker arm-to-shaft clearance 0.02 - 0.05 (0008 - .OOZO) 0.1 (004)
Rocker arm shaft
O.D. 19.99 - 20.00 (.7870 - .7874)
Valve
Valve length
Intake 110.15 (4.3366)
Exhaust 113.7 (4.4764)
Stem O.D.
Intake 5.97 - 5.98 (.2350 - .2354)
Exhaust 5.95 - 5.97 (.2343 - .2350)
Face angle 45” - 45”30’
rhickness of valve head (margin)
Intake 1 .o (.039) 0.5 (.020)
Exhaust 1.3 (.051) 0.8 (.031)
/alve stem-to-valve guide clearance
Intake 0.02 - 0.04 (0008 - .0016) 0.10 (.0039)
Exhaust 0.03 - 0.06 (.0012 - .0024) 0.15 (.0059)
lalve clearance
Intake 0.09 (.004)
Exhaust 0.20 (.008)

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mm (in.)
Items Standard value Limit
Valve spring
Free height 50.9 (2.004) 49.9 (1.965)
Load/installed height N/mm (Ibs./in.) 220/44.2 (49/l .74)
Out of squareness Less than 2” 4"
Valve guiide
Length
Intake 45.5 (1.791)
Exhaust 50.5 (1.988)
I.D. 6.00 - 6.01 (2362 - .2366)
O.D. 11.055 - 11.065 (.4350 - .4356)
Service size 0.05 (.002), 0.25 (.Ol), 0.50 (.02) oversize
Press-in temperature Room temperature

Valve seat
Seat angle 43"30' - 44
Valve contact width 0.9-1.3(.035-,051)
Sinkage 0.2 (.008)
Service size 0.3 t.012). 0.6 (.024) oversize
Piston
3.D. 80.98-80.99 (3.1882 -3.1886)
3iston-to--cylinder clearance 0.02 - 0.04 LOO08 - .0016)
Service size 0.25 (.Ol), 0.50 (.02), 0.75 (.03),
1 .OO (.04) oversize

'iston ring
End gap
No. 1 ring 0.25 - 0.40 (.0098 - .0157) 0.8 t.031)
No. 2 ring 0.40 - 0.55 (.0157 - .0217) 0.8 l.031)
Oil ring 0.20 - 0.60 (.0079 - .0236) 1 .o i.039)
Gng-to-ring groove clearance
No. 1 ring 0.03 - 0.07 (.0012 - .0028) 0.1 i.004)
No. 2 ring 0.02 - 0.06 (.0008 - .0024) 0.1 (.004)
Service size 0.25 (.Ol), 0.50 (.02), 0.75 (.03),
1 .OO (.04) oversize

Tston pin
I.D. 19.002- 19.005 (.7481 -.7482)
‘ress-in load N (Psi) 5,000 - 15,000 (1 ,I 02 - 3,307)
‘ress-in-temperature Room temperature
lonnecting rod
!ig end center-to-small end center length 133.4- 133.5 (5.252 - 5.256)
{end 0.05 (.0020)
‘wist 0.1 (.004)
lig end srde clearance 0.10 - 0.25 (.0039 - .0098) 0.4 (.016)

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mm (in.)
Items Standard value Limit

Crankshaft
End play 0.05 - 0.25 (0020 - .0098) 0.4 (016)
Journal O.D. 49.982 - 49.994 (1.9678 - 1.9683)
Pin O.D. 44.980-44.995 (1.7709- 1.7715)
Out-of-roundness and taper of journal and pin 0.003 (.OOOl)
Oil clearance of journal 0.02 - 0.04 (.0008 - .0016) 0.1 (004)
Oil clearance of pin 0.02 - 0.05 (.0008- .0020) 0.1 (004)
Cylinder block
I.D. 81 .OO-81.03 (3.1890-3.1902)
Flatness of gasket surface 0.05 (002) 0.1 (.004)
Grinding limit of gasket surface *0.2 (008)
Total resurfacing depth of both cylinder
head and cylinder block
Overall height 263.5 (10.37)
Flywheel
Runout 0.13 (0051)
Oil pump
Tip clearance 0.03-0.08(.0012-.0031)
Side clearance 0.04-0.10 (.0016- .0039)
Body clearance O.lO-0.18(.0039-.0071) 0.35 (0138)

Drive belt deflection

Vew belt 7.0 - 8.5 (.28- .33)
Jsed belt 9.5 (37)
njector
Zoil resistance 0 13 - 16 at 20°C (68°F)
Throttle position sensor
qesistance 0 3.5-6.5
dle air control motor
Ioil resistance fi 5 - 35 at 20°C (68°F)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Nm ft.lbs.
Generator and ignition system
Oil level gauge guide mounting bolt 11 8
Generator brace bolt 23 17
Generator brace mounting bolt 50 36
Generator pivot nut 45 33
Crankshaft bolt 185 134
Spark plug 25 18
Distributor 12 9
Timing belt
Tensioner bolt 24 18
Tensioner spring bolt 45 33
Camshaft sprocket bolt 90 65
Fuel and emission parts
Throttle body mounting bolt 19 14
Fuel rail mounting bolt .’ 12 9
Fuel pressure regulator bolt 9 7
EGR valve mounting bolt (California) i 13 9
EGR temperature sensor (California) 11 8
Throttle body
Throttle position sensor mounting bolt 2 1.4
Intake manifold and water pump
Intake manifold stay mounting bolt 31 22
Intake manifold mounting bolt and nut 20 14
flater pump mounting bolt 24 17
Timing belt cover mounting bolt 10 7
Engine support bracket left mounting bolt 50 36
Water pipe mounting bolt 14 10
Engine coolant temperature sensor 30 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 11 8
Thermostat housing mounting bolt 24 17
rlVater outlet fitting mounting bolt 19 14

Exhaust manifold
3xygen sensor 45 33
Exhaust manifold cover “A” mounting bolt M8 27 20
M6 9 7
Exhaust manifold bracket mounting bolt 36 26
Exhaust manifold mounting nut Ml0 30 22
M8 18 13
Exhaust manifold cover “B” mounting bolt 24 17
Rocker arms and camshaft
?ocker cover mounting bolt 3.3 2.4
qocker arm shaft mounting bolt 32 23
Adjusting screw lock nut 9 7

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IID-IO 4G9 ENGINE - Torque Specifications / Sealant

Nm ft.1b.G.
Cylinder head and valves
Engine hanger mounting bolt 12 9
Water outlet fitting mounting bolt 14 10
Oil pressure switch 10 7
Cylinder head bolt 20 + 114 turns 14.5 + 114 turns
[Tighten to 75 Nm (54 ft.lbs) and then completely loosen + 1/4turns + 114 turns
before finally tightening with above procedure.]
Front case and oil pump
Drain plug 40 29
Oil pan mounting bolt 7 5
Oil screen 19 14
Relief plug 45 33
Oil pump case mounting bolt 14 10
Oil pump case cover mounting bolt 10 7
Piston and connecting rod
Connecting rod cap nut 20 + l/4 turns 14.5 + l/4 turns

Crankshaft, cylinder block, flywheel and drive plate

Flywheel bolt 100 72
Drive plate bolt 100 72
Rear plate mounting bolt 11 8
Bell housing cover mounting bolt 9 7
Oil seal case mounting bolt 11 6
Bearing cap bolt 25 + 114 turns 18 + 114 turns

SEALANT

Items Specified sealant Quantity

Water pump Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required

Thermostat housing Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature sensor 3M Nut Locking part No. 4171 or equivalent As required
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Oil pressure switch 3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent As required
Water outlet fitting Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pump case Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil pan Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Oil seal case Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equivalent As required
Drive plate bolt 3M Nut Locking part No. 4171 or equivalent As required
Flywheel bolt 3M Nut Locking part No. 4171 or equivalent As required

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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool Number and Supersession Application
tool name

M B990767 MB990767-01 Holdingcamshaft sprocket when loosening

6;: vo:; holder Use with MIT308239 or torqurng bolt
MD998719

/ $lz99:938 MB990938-01 Installation of crankshaft rear oil seal

MD99871 3 MD99871 3-01 Installation of camshaft oil seal

Camshaft oil seal
installer
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MD99871 6 MD99871 6-01 Turning crankshaft

Crankshaft
wrench

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MD9987 17 MD99871 7-01 Installation of front oil seal

Crankshaft front
oil seal installer I
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M D9987 19 M 11308239 Holding crankshaft sprocket

Pulley holding
pins (2)
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MD998727 Removal of oil pan

Oil pan remover

MD998772 Compressing valve spring

Valve spring
compressor

MD998774 Installation of valve stem seal

Valve stem seal
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Tool Number IN ame I Use

MD998776 Use with of crankshaft rear oil seal

Crankshaft rear MB990938-01
oil seal installer
Use with
MB990938

MD998780 MIT216941 Removal and installation of piston pin

Cl 6 Piston pin setting
tool
IJB

Holding flywheel

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GENERATOR AND IGNITION SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

12Nm
9 ftlbs.

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185 Nm
134ftlbs. 33 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
I. Oil level gauge
2. Oil level gauge guide
3. O-ring
4. Drive belt
5. Generator brace
6. Generator
7. Crankshaft bolt
8. Crankshaft pulley
9. Spark plug cable
0. Spark plug
I. Distributor
2. O-ring
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

aA CRANKSHAFT BOLT LOOSENING
(1) Using the special tool, hold the drive plate on flywheel.
(2) Remove the crankshaft bolt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

I)A4 DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
(1) Turn the crankshaft to bring No. 1 cylinder to the top dead
center on compression stroke.
(2) Align the mating marks on the distributor housing with that
of the coupling key.

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(3) Install the distributor with the coupling key fitted in the
keyway at the end of camshaft.

+B4 CRANKSHAFT BOLT TIGHTENING

(1) Using the special tool, hold the drive plate or flywheel.
(2) Install the crankshaft bolt.

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+c4 DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

(1) Adjust the belt deflection with the adjusting bolt to the
standard value.
Standard value:
New belt 7.0 - 8.5 mm (.28 - .33 in.)
Used belt 9.5 mm (.37 in)

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IOON A

Generator

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(2) Clru~ing a tension gauge, adjust the tension to the standard

Standard value:
New belt 500 - 700 N (110 - 154 Ibs.)
Used belt 400 N (88 Ibs.)
(3) Tighten the lock bolt to the specified torque.
(4) Tighten the nut for pivot bolt to the specified torque.

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TIMING BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

90 Nm
65 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
1. Flange
2. Timing belt upper cover
3. Timing belt lower cover
(IAO #C4 4. Timing belt
eB4 5. Tensioner
+B4 6. Tensioner spring
7. Crankshaft sprocket
(IBIJ *A4 8. Camshaft sprocket bolt
9. Camshaft sprocket

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
(IA~) TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(1) Mark the belt running direction for reference in installation.

(2) Back off the tensioner spring mounting bolt three turns.
(3) Pinching the end of the tensioner spring on the tensioner
side with pliers, unhook it from the bracket hook on the
tensioner to free the tensioner spring.
(4) Loosen the tensioner mounting bolt and remove the timing
belt.

at30 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT LOOSENING

INSPECTION
TIMING BELT
Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist.
(1) Hardening of back rubber.
Back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent
when pressed with fingernail.

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(2) Cracks on rubber back.

(3) Cracks or peeling of canvas.
(4) Cracks on tooth bottom.
(5) Cracks on belt sides.
‘eeling

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(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if they
are sharp as if cut by a knife.
Rounded edge

(Fluffy strand)
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(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.

(8) Missing tooth.
Rubber exposed

Tooth missing
and canvas

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

*A4 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT TIGHTENING

I)B4 TENSIONER SPRING / TENSIONER INSTALLATION

(1) Install the tensioner spring and spacer. Do not fully tighten
the bolt: from the tightened position, back it off three turns.
(2) Mount the timing belt tensioner. Push the tensioner in the
direction of the arrow and tighten the bolt to secure the
tensioner in that position.
(3) Pinching the front end of the tensioner spring, hook it onto
the tensioner bracket hook.
Caution
When hooking the tensioner spring, use care not to
damage the tensioner pulley surfaces with the spring
end or pliers.
(4) Tighten the tensioner spring mounting bolt to the specifica-
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+c4 TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
(1) Check that the timing belt tensioner and spring have been
installed in position. (See #B+)
(2) Align the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket with that on
the cylinder head.

(3) Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket with that
on the front case.

I (4) Install the timing belt first on the crankshaft sprocket and
Camshaft sprocket
then keeping the tension side belt tight, set on the
camshaft sprocket. Finally, get the belt around the tension-
/ er pulley.

Crankshaft sprocket
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I the tensioner pulley mounting bolt which

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FUEL AND EMISSION PARTS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

12 Nm
9 ftlbs.

120

19 Nm
14 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
1. Throttle body
2. Gasket
3. Fuel rail and injector
4. Insulator
5. Fuel return pipe
6. Fuel hose
eB4 7. Fuel pressure regulator
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8. O-ring
9. Insulator
#A4 10. Injector
Il. O-ring
12. Grommet
13. Fuel rail
14. EGR valve
15. tiasket
16. EGR temperature sensor J
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INSPECTION
INJECTORS
(1) Using an ohmmeter (circuit tester), test for continuity
between terminals of injectors; the circuit should be
closed. If failure is detected, replace the injector.
Standard value: 13 - 16 IR at 20°C (68°F)

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EGR VALVE
(1) Check the EGR valve for sticking or carbon deposits.
If such conditions exist, clean or replace the EGR valve.
(2) Connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple of EGR valve
and plug other nipple.
(3) Apply a vacuum of 500 mmHg (19.7 in.Hg) to check that the
vacuum is retained. If there is a leak, replace the EGR valve.
(4) Check also that the valve opens and closes properly by
applying and releasing a vacuum.
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Injector
I)A4 INJECTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing an injector, the rubber O-ring must be
lubricated with a drop of clean engine oil to aid in
installation.
(2) Insert injector top end into the fuel rail. Be careful not to
damage the O-ring during installation.

Fuel rail
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+B4 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION

(1) Before installing the pressure regulator, the O-ring must be
lubricated with a drop of clean engine oil to aid in
installation.

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THROTTLE BODY
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
EXPO 5

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1.4 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
8); *A4 1. Throttle position sensor
2. Idle air control motor
3. O-ring
(PO 4. Throttle body
5. Accelerator cable bracket

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2Nm
1.4ft.lbs. -@b 4
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Removal steps
QAr) *A4 1. Throttle position sensor
0 2. Idle air control motor
3. O-ring
OW 4. Throttle body

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
GAr) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND IDLE AIR
CONTROL MOTOR REMOVAL
(1) Do not disassemble the sensor and motor.
(2) Do not clean the sensor and motor using solvent. Clean
them with shop towel.

060 THROlTLE BODY REMOVAL

(1) Do not remove the throttle valve.
(2) Check if the vacuum port or passage is clogged. Use
-compressed air to clean the vacuum passage.

REASSEMFLY SERVICE POINTS -

+A4 ;;;ETTLE POSITION SENSOR INSTALLATION -

(1) Install the throttle position sensor to the throttle body as

shown in the illustration.

(2) Turn the throttle position sensor 90” counterclockwise, and

tighten the screws.
(3) Connect a circuit tester between @ (ground) and @
(output), or between @ (output) and @ (power). Then,
make sure that the resistance changes smoothly when the
throttle valve is slowly moved to the fully open position.
(4) Check for continuity across terminals @ (Closed throttle
position switch) and @ (ground) with the throttle valve both
fully closed and fully open.

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1 Fullv closed Conductive
Throttle position
sensor output Fully open Non-conductive
Ground /
, If there is not continuity with the throttle valve fully closed,
turn the throttle position sensor in clockwise direction, and
then check again.
(5) If failure is detected, replace the throttle position sensor.

I Closed throttle
position switch
Throtile position
sensor power
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I)A4 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR INSTALLATION

<MIRAGE>
(1) Install the throttle position sensor to the throttle body as
shown in the illustration.

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(2) Turn the throttlep.osition sensor 90” clockwise, and tighten

the screws.
(3) Connect a circuit tester between @ (ground) and @
(output),, or between @ (output) and @ (power). Then,
make sure that the resistance changes smoothly when the
throttle valve is slowly moved to the fully open position.
(4) Check for continuity across terminals @ (Closed throttle
position switih) and @ (ground) with the throttle valve both
fully closed’ and fully open.
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01’
Throttle position Closed throttle
position switch

If there is not continuity with the throttle valve fully closed,

turn the throttle position sensor in clockwise direction, and
then check again.
(5) If failure is detected, replace the throttle position sensor.

Throttle position Ground

sensor output
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INTAKE MANIFOLD AND WATER PUMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

11 Nm
8- ._..--.
ft.lbs. 19 Mm
24 Nm 14 ftlbs.
Q 18ft.lbs. 5

15
50 Nm
36 ft.lbs. I

,4- 3u Nrn
22 ft.lbs.

16

Removal steps
1. Water hose A
Water hose B
I
31 Nm
z: Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 22 ft.lbs.
4. Engine coolant temperature sensor
5. Water inlet fitting
6. Thermostat
7. Thermostat housing
8. O-ring
9. Intake manifold stay
7. E;tM&manlfold

2: Water pipe
3. O-ring
4. Timing belt cover
5. Engine support bracket, left
6. Water pump

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

I)A4 SEALANT APPLICATION TO WATER PUMP
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent

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I)B4 WATER PIPE / O-RING INSTALLATION

(1) Wet the O-ring (with water) to facilitate the assembly.
Caution
1. Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
2. Secure the water pipe after the thermostat housing
has been installed.

I)c4 ;‘dU;;; APPLICATION TO THERMOSTAT

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent

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I)D4 THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

(1) Install the thermostat in the thermostat housing in such a
way that the jiggle valve is located as illustrated.

+Eg SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Sealant Specified sealant:
3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent

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I)F4 SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE CFL+JT

TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT .-
Sealant
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

45 Nm
33 ftlbs.

30 Nm
22 ftlbs.
2 18 Nm
I I 13 ftlbs.

22 ftlbs.

36 Nm
18 Nm 7 f 26 klbs.
13 ftlbs. I 36 Nm

36Nm
26 ft.lbs.
4

30 Nm
22 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
1. Oxygen sensor 1992,1993 (Federal) models
2. Exhaust manifold cover A
3. Exhaust manifold bracket B 1993 models
4. Exhaust manifold bracket A I
5. Exhaust manifold bracket _ 1992 models
6. Exhaust manifold 1992, 1993 (Federal) models
7. Exhaust manifold 1993 (California) models
8. Exhaust manifold cover B - 1992, 1993 (Federal) models
9. Gasket

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ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

3.3 Nm
2.4ft.lbs.~

Removal steps
1. Breather hose 11. Rocker arm B
2. P.C.V. hose 12. Rocker arm shaft (Intake side)
3. Rocker cover 1 z. &&rstrng screw
4. Rocker cover gasket
5. Oil seal 15: Rocker arm C
+B4 6. Oil seal 16. Rocker arm shaft (Exhaust side)
*A4 7. Rocker arms and rocker arm shaft 17. Adjusting screw
8. Rocker arms and rocker arm shaft 18. Nut
)A4 9. Rocker shaft spring 19. Camshaft
10. Rocker arm A
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INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
(1) Measure the cam height
Standard value:
Intake 37.78 mm (1.4874 in.)
Exhaust 38.09 mm (1.4996 in.)
Limit:
Intake 37.28 mm (1.4677 in.)
Exhaust 37.59 mm (1.4799 in.)

ROCKER ARM
l Check the roller surface. If any dents, damage or seizure is
evident, replace the rocker arm.
l Check rotation of the roller. If it does not rotate smoothly or
if looseness is evident, replace the rocker arm.
l Check the inside diameter. If damage or seizure is evident,
replace the rocker arm.
l Check the screw end for wear. If considerable wear is
evident, replace the adjusting screw.

9EN0055

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

I)A4 ROCKER SHAFT SPRING / ROCKER ARMS /
ROCKER ARM SHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Temporarily tighten the rocker shaft with the bolt so that all
rocker arms on the inlet valve side do not push the valves.
(2) Fit the rocker shaft spring from the above and position it so
that it is right angles to the plug guide.
(3) Tighten the rocker arm shaft bolt to the specification.

eB4 OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

MD998713-01

Exhaust 1 Exhaust 3 VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

(1) Position the No. 1 cylinder at the top dead center on the
compression stroke.
(2) Adjust the valve clearance at the points shown in the
illustration.

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(3) Loosen the adjusting screw locknut.

(4) Using a feeler gauge, adjust the valve clearance by turning
the adjusting screw.
Standard value:
Intake 0.09 mm LOO4 in.)
Exhaust 0.20 mm LOO8 in.)
(5) While holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver,
tighten the lock nut.

Exhaust 2 Exhaust 4 (6) Rotate clockwise the crankshaft one complete turn.
(7) Adjust the valve clearance at the points shown in the
illustration.
(8) Repeat steps (3) to (5) to adjust the valve clearance of
remaining valves.

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CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

14 Nm
10 ft.lbs.
12 Nm

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12 Nm
9 ftlbs.

Removal steps
1. Engine hanger 13. Valve spring retainer
2. Engine hanger eB4 14. Valve spring
eF4 3. Water outlet fitting 15. Exhaust valve
#E4 4. Oil pressure switch (IBI) *A4 16. Valve stem seal
eD4 5. Cylinder head bolt 17. Valve spring seat
6. Cylinder head assembly (IBIJ #A4 18. Valve stem seal
7. Cylinder head gasket 19. Valve spring seat
(JAI) +Q 8. Retainer lock 20. Intake valve guide
9. Valve spring retainer 21. Exhaust valve guide
)B4 10. Valve spring 22. Intake valve seat
11. Intake valve 23. Exhaust valve seat
(IAI) +C4 12. Retainer lock 24. Cylinder head

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
OAo RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL
(1) Store the removed valves, springs and other parts, tagged
to indicate their cylinder No. and location to aid reassembly.

(IBI) VALVE STEM SEAL REMOVAL

(1) Do not reuse removed valve stem seals.

INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Check the cylinder head gasket surface for flatness by
using a straightedge and thickness gauge.
Standard value: 0.03 mm (.0012 in.)
Limit: 0.2 mm (.008 in.)
(2) If the service limit is exceeded,’ correct to meet the
specification.
Grinding limit: *0.2 mm (008 in.)
* Total resurfacing depth of both cylinder head and cylinder
block
Cylinder head height (Specification when new):
119.9 - 120.1 mm (4.720 - 4.728 in.)

VALVE
(1) Check the valve face for correct contact. If incorrect, reface
using a valve refacer. Valve should make a uniform contact
with the seat at the center of valve face.
(2) If the margin is smaller than the service limit, replace the
valve.
Standard value:
Intake 1.0 mm (039 in.)
Exhaust 1.3 mm (.051 in.)
Limit:
Intake 0.5 mm (020 in.)
6EN05421 Exhaust 0.8 mm (031 in.)
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VALVE SPRING
out of
square Measure the free height of the spring and, if it is smaller
II-- than the limit, replace.
Standard value: 50.9 mm (2.004 in.)
Limit: 49.9 mm (1.955 in.)
ree
eight Measure the squareness of the spring and, if the limit is
exceeded, replace.
Standard value: 2” or less
Limit: 4”
1 EN0264

VALVE GUIDE
(1) Measure the clearance between the valve guide and valve
stem. If the limit is exceeded, replace the valve guide or
valve, or both.
Standard value:
Intake 0.02 - 0.04 mm (.0008 - .0016 in.)
Exhaust 0.03 - 0.06 m m (.0012 - .0024 in.)
Limit:
Intake 0.10 mm (0039 in.)
Exhaust 0.15 mm (.0059 in.)
1 EN0279 ,

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

I)A4 VALVE STEM SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Install the valve spring seat.
(2) The special tool must be used to install the valve stem seal.
Improper installation could result in oil leaking past the valve
guide.
Caution
Do not reuse removed valve stem seals.

I)B4 VALVE SPRING INSTALLATlON

I I Spring retainer
(1) Install the valve spring with the painted end on the rocker
Painted end arm side.

I
6ENO437

I)c4 RETAINER LOCK INSTALLATION

(1) The valve spring, if excessively compressed, causes the
bottom end of retainer to be in contact with, and damage,
the stem seal.

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I)Dg CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION

(1) When installing the cylinder head bolts, check that the
shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If the firnit is
exceeded, replace the bolt.
Limit: Max. 96.4 mm (3.79 in.)
(2) Install the washers as illustrated.
(3) Apply engine oil to the bolt threads and washers.

9EN0251

(4) According to the tightening sequence, tighten the bolts to

75 Nm (54 ft.lbs.).
(5) Loosen the bolts completely.
(6) Torque the bolts to 20 Nm (14.5 -ft.lbs.)
(7) Tighten the bolts l/4 turns (90”) more.
(8) Tighten the bolts l/4 turns (90”) additionally.

‘fi c Timing belt side 9EN0066

r)E4 SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL PRESSURE

SWITCH
(1) Apply sealant to the threads of the switch.
Specified sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
Caution
Use care not to allow the sealant to plug the oil
passage.

I OF NfKlOdl

;;;KlT APPLICATION TO WATER OUTLET

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent

diameter bead sealant

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FRONT CASE AND OIL PUMP

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

14 Nm I I
I 1 ft.lbs.

I
Iwo
1

I----8
&--- 7- 45 Nm
33 ft.lbs.

I
40 Nm
Removal steps 29 ft.lbs.
)E4 1 Oil filter
2. Drain plug
3. Drain plug gasket
4Ar) I)D4 4. Oil pan
5. Oil screen
6. Oil screen gasket
7. Relief plug
8. Relief spring
9. Relief plunger
*C4 10. Oil seal
)B4 11. Oil pump case
12. O-ring
13. Oil pump case cover
c)Br) *AC 14. Outer rotor
cJB~ +A4 15. Inner rotor
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
~AI) OIL PAN REMOVAL
(1) Knock in the special tool deeply between the oil pan and the
cylinder block.
(2) Hitting the side of the special tool, slide the special tool
along the oil pan to remove the oil pan.

QBo OUTER ROTOR / INNER ROTOR REMOVAL

(1) Make alignment dots on the outer and inner rotors for
reference in reassembly.

INSPECTION
OIL PUMP
(1) Check the tip clearance.
Standard value: ‘0.03 - 0.08 mm LOO12 - .0031 in.)

(2) Check the side clearance.

Standard value: 0.04 - 0.10 mm LOO16 - .0039 in.)

(3) Check the body clearance.

Standard value: 0.10 - 0.18 mm LOO39 - .0071 in.)
Limit: 0.35 mm I.0138 in.)

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
I)A4 INNER ROTOR / OUTER ROTOR INSTALLATION
(1) Apply engine oil to the rotors. Then, install the rotors
ensuring that the alignment dots made at disassembly are
properly aligned.

eB4 SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL PUMP CASE

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent

9EN009t

I)c4 CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

Using the special tool, top the oil seal into the oil pump
case.

MD998717-01

Oil seal
7EN046f

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I)04 OIL PAN INSTALLATION

(1) Remove all the remaining gasket from the mating surfaces
using a scraper or a wire brush.
(2) Apply a 4 mm (.16 in.) diameter bead of sealant to the oil
pan flange.
See “Form In-Place Gasket” in introduction.
Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent
(3) The oil pan should be installed within 15 minutes after the
application of sealant.

/// /-u---L 1 I’ ,’ /L-l\\

4 mm (.I6 in.)diameter(,---k,
bc?ad sealant

@ @

9EN0097

I)E4 OIL FILTER INSTALLATION

(1) Clean the filter installation surface of the filter bracket.
(2) Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
(3) Screw in the oil filter until its O-ring contacts the base. Then
tighten one more turn.

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PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Removal steps
1. Nut
2. Connecting rod cap
3. Connecting rod bearing
4. Piston and connecting rod
5. Connecting rod bearing
6. Piston ring No. 1
7. Piston ring No. 2
8. Oil ring
9. Piston pin
0. Piston
1. Connecting rod
2. Bolt
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
gA0 CONNECTING ROD CAP REMOVAL
(1) Mark the cylinder number on the side of the connecting rod
big end for correct reassembly.

DEN0050

Piston pin setting tool MIT21 6941 aB0 PISTON PIN REMOVAL
Item No. Part No. Description

1 MIT310134 Base
2 MIT310136 Piston Support
3 MIT310137 Connecting Rod Guide Pin
4 MIT310138 Connecting Rod Guide Pin
5 MIT310139 Connecting Rod Guide Pin
6 MIT31 0140 Piston Support
7 MIT310141 Connecting Rod Guide Pin
8 MIT310142 Piston Support
9 MIT481 43 Press Pin
10 2 16943 Stop Screw
11 10396 Nut

(2) Select the correct piston support for your application. (See
above.) Fit the piston support onto the base. Place the base
on the press support blocks.
(3) Insert the press pin through the piston pin hole. Select the
7EN042: 5 correct connecting rod guide pin. (See Above.) Thread the
guide pin onto the threaded portion of the press pin.
(4) Position the piston assembly on the piston support in the
press. With the press pin up as shown in the illustration,
+ insert the guide pin through the hole in the piston and
Push rod -L through the hole in the piston support.
(5) Press the piston pin out of the assembly.
IMPORTANT: To avoid piston damage
l The piston support must seat squarely againstthe
Front mark piston.
l Verify that the piston pin will slide through the hole
in the piston support
, (6) Remove the piston pin from the press pin.

7FNOA7 6

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INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the side clearance between the piston ring and ring
groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or piston, or
both.
Standard value:
No. 1 0.03 - 0.07 mm (.0012 - .0028 in.)
No. 2 0.02 - 0.06 mm (.OOOS - .0024 in.)
Limit:
v 5EN006f j No. 1 0.1 mm (.004 in.)
No. 2 0.1 mm (.004 in.)
Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force the ring
down with a piston, the piston 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 0.25 - 0.40 mm (.0098 - .0157 in.)
No. 2 0.40 - 0.55 mm (.0157 - .0217 in.)
Oil 0.20 - 0.60 mm (.0079 - .0236 in.)
Piston Ang ring gap Limit:
6EN054E
No. 1, No. 2 0.8 mm (.031 in.)
Oil 1.0 mm (.039 in.)

CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC GAUGE

METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from crankshaft pin and connecting rod bearing.
(2) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width of
bearing and place it on crankshaft pin in parallel with its axis.
(3) Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the bolts
to specified torque.
(4) Carefully remove the connecting rodcap.
(5) Measure the width of the plastic gauge a’ its widest part by
using a scale printed on the plastic ga\ ge package.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.05 mm (.OOOS - .0020 in.)
Limit: 0.1 mm (.004 in.)

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
I)A4 PISTON PIN INSTALLATION
(1) Thread the stop screw and lock nut assembly into the base.
Fit the correct piston support on the top of the base. Insert
the press pin, threaded end up, into the hole in the piston
support until the press pin touches the stop screw.
(2) Using the graduations on the press pin, adjust the stop
screw to the correct depth of 50 mm (1.97 in.)
(3) Place the base on the press support blocks.
(4) Slide the piston pin over the threaded end of the press pin,
and thread the correct guide pin up against it.
(5) Coat the piston pin with oil, and with the connecting rod
held in position, slide the guide pin through the piston and
the connecting rod.
(6) Press the piston pin through the connecting rod until the
guide pin contacts the stop screw.
epth set (7) Remove the piston assembly from the base. Remove the
ion guide pin and the press pin from the assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Due to production tolerance variations, it is necessary
to visually inspect the piston pin depth after installa-
I
7EN042t tion to verify that the piston pin is centered. Adjust if
necessary.

Push rod

Front

Y
Guide A

I-Guide B

7EN042!

I)B4 OIL RING INSTALLATION

(1) Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove.
NOTE
The side rails and spacer may be installed in either direction.
(2) Install the upper side rail.
To install the side rail, first fit one end of the rail into the
piston groove, then press the remaining portion into
position by finger. See the illustration.

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NOTE
Side rail gap
Do not use any piston ring expander when installing the
side rail.
Use of a ring expander to expand the side rail end gap can
break the side rail, unlike other piston rings.
(3) Install the lower side rail in the same procedure as
described in step (2).
(4) Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either
direction.
I 1 EN0269

I)cg PISTON RING No. 2 / PISTON RING No. 1

INSTALLATION
(1) Using a piston ring expander, fit No. 2 and then No. 1 piston
ring into position.
NOTE
1. Note the difference in shape between No. 1 and No. 2
piston rings.
2. Install piston rings No. 1 and No. 2 with their side having
marks facing up (on the piston crown side).
7EN045;

9EN0284

I)D4 PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD INSTALLATION

No. 1 (1) Liberally coat engine oil on the circumference of the piston,
piston ring, and oil ring.
(2) Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (side rail and
spacer) as shown in the illustration.
(3) Rotate crankshaft so that the crank pin is on center of the
cylinder bore.

and spacer gap side rail

^_. .^- ._

I (4) Use suitable thread protectors on the connecting rod bolts

before inserting the piston and connecting rod assembly
into the cylinder block. Care must be taken not to nick the
crank pin.
(5) Using a suitable the piston ring compressor tool, install the
piston and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder block.
Caution
Insert the piston and connecting rod assembly so that
the front mark (arrow) on the top of the piston faces the
engine front (timing belt side).
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I)E4 CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSTALLATION
(1) When the bearings are to be replaced, select correct ones
and install them in the correct positions according to the
identification marks stamped in the crankshaft.

Crank pin OD Connecting rod bearing

identification mark
Identification mark Identification color
1 Sl Brown

I-~ ~~ 2 I s2 I Black 1

9ENOl

Identification

m-QJz
Identification
color
9EN012:

*F4 CONNECTING ROD CAP INSTALLATION

(1) Mate the correct bearing cap with the correct connecting
rod by checking with the alignment marks marked during
disassembly. If a new connecting rod is used which has no
alignment mark, position the notches for locking the
bearing on the same side.

DEN005

(2) Check if the thrust clearance in the connecting rod big end
is correct.
Standard value: 0.10 - 0.25 mm (.0039 - .0098 in.)
Limit: 0.4 mm (.018 in.)

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I)G4 CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Since the connecting rod cap bolts and nuts are torqued
using a new procedure, they should be examined BEFORE
reuse. If the bolt threads are “necked down”, the bolts
should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers to the
full length of the bolt’s thread. If the nut does not run down
smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
(2) Install the connecting rod cap on the big end of the
connecting rod.
(3) Before installing the nuts, the threads should be oiled with
engine oil.
(4) Install both nuts on each bolt finger tight, then alternately
torque each nut to assemble the cap properly.
(5) Tighten the nuts to 20 Nm (14.5 ft.lbs.) and plus l/4 (90”)
turn.

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CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK, FLYWHEEL AND DRIVE PLATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 100 Nm
72 ft.lbs.
2
I
1

7
11 Nm
8 ftlbs.

100 Nm
72 ft.lbs.
I

8
’ I 9Nm
7 ft.lbs.

16

Removal steps
+E4 1. Flywheel bolt
2. Flywheel 1 M/T

1
Al-r
#E4 3. Drive plate bolt
4. Adapter plate
5. Drive plate
6. Crankshaft bushing
7. Rear plate
1
8. Bell housing cover
9. Oil
-.. seal case
0. 011 seal
1. Bearing cap bolt
2. Bearing cap
3. Crankshaft bearing, lower
4. Crankshaft
5. Thrust bearing
6. Crankshaft bearing, upper
7. Cylinder block

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INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIC GAUGE
METHOD)
(1) Remove oil from the crankshaft journal and the crankshaft
bearing.
(2) Install the crankshaft.
(3) Cut the plastic gauge to the same length as the width of
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 plastic gauge at its widest part by
using a scale printed on the plastic gauge package.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0008 - .0016 in.)
Limit: 0.1 mm (.004 in.)

gauge 9EN009E

CYLINDER BLOCK
(1) 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 (.0020 in.) or less
Limit: 0.1 mm (.0040 in.)
(2) If the distortion is excessive, correct within the allowable
limit or replace.
Grinding limit: 0.2 mm (.008 in.)
The total thickness of the stock allowed to be
removed from cylinder block and mating cylinder
head is 0.2 mm (.008 in.) at maximum.
Cylinder block height (when new): 243.5 mm (9.587 in.)
(3) Check the cylinder walls for scratches and seizure. If
defects are evident, correct (bored to oversize) or replace.
(4) Using a cylinder gauge, measure the cylinder bore and
cylindricity. If worn badly, correct the cylinder to an oversize
and replace the piston and piston rings. Measure at the
points shown in illustration.
Standard value:
Cylinder I.D.: 81.00 - 81.03 mm (3.1890 - 3.1902 in.)
Out-of-roundness and taper of cylinder bore:
0.01 mm (0004 in.) or less

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BORING CYLINDER
(1) Oversize pistons to be used should be determined on the
basis of the largest bore cylinder.
Piston size identification

Size Identification mark

Thrust
direction 0.25 mm (.Ol in.) O.S. 0.25
0.50 mm (.02 in.) OS. 0.50

6EN0554
0.75 mm (.03 in.) O.S. 0.75
1 .OO mm (.04 in.) O.S. 1.00

NOTE
Size mark is stamped on the piston top.
(2) Measure outside diameter of piston to be used. Measure it
in thrust direction as shown.
(3) Based on the measured piston O.D., calculate the boring
finish dimension.
Boring finish dimension = Piston O.D. + (Clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder) - 0.02 mm (.0008 in.)
(honing margin)
(4) Bore all cylinders to the calculated boring finish dimension.
Caution
To prevent distortion that may result from temperature
rise during honing, bore cylinders! in the order of No. 2,
No. 4, No. 1 and No. 3.
(5) Hone to the final finish dimension (piston O.D. + clearance
between piston O.D. and cylinder.)
(6) Check the clearance between piston and cylinder.
Clearance between piston and cylinder:
0.02 - 0.04 mm (.OOOS - .0016 in.)
NOTE
When boring cylinders, finish all of four cylinders to the
same oversize. Do not bore only one cylinder to an oversize.

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REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

I)A4 CRANKSHAFT BEARING INSTALLATION
Check digit
(1) When the bearings are to be replaced, select correct ones
and install them in the correct positions according to the
Crank pin OD identification marks stamped on the crankshaft and the top
Identification surface of the cylinder block.
r-J
-i+ mark
No. 5-
No. 4-
Journal OD
k ;= identlflcation
No. l- mark

9EN013C

No. 3 No. 2

mark for
\ 122OP cylinder
block
Cylinder ID bearing
ldentificatlon- 12121 support
section IC
15419
J

9EN0131

(2) Install the bearings having an oil groove to the cylinder

block.
(3) Install the bearings having no oil groove on the bearing
Oil groove
caps.
(4) Install the thrust bearings at the No. 3 upper bearing with
the grooved side toward the crank web.

( cation cation Identifi-

catron color 9EN013:

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I)B4BEARING CAP / BEARING CAP BOLT
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bearing caps so that their arrows are positioned
on the timing belt side.
(2) When installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the shank
length of each bolt meet the limit. If the limit is exeeded,
replace the bolt.
Limit: Max. 71.1 mm (2.79 in.)
(3) Toque the bearing cap bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft.lbs.) and, from
that position, retighten them further l/4 (90”) turns.
(4) 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 the crankshaft bearings.
Standard value: 0.05 - 0.25 mm (.0020 - .0098 in.)
Limit: 0.4 mm (.016 in.)

ec4 OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

#D4 SEALANT APPLICATION TO OIL SEAL CASE

Specified sealant:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or equiva-
lent

#E4 DRIVE PLATE BOLT / FLYWHEEL BOLT

INSTALLATION
Seal
(1) Remove all the remaining sealant from the bolts and the
thread holes of the crankshaft.
(2) Apply engine oil to the flange of the bolt.
(3) Apply engine oil to the threaded holes of the crankshaft.
(4) Apply specified sealant to the thread of the bolts.
Specified sealant:
3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
9EN0102 (5) Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
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