water MITSUBISHI TRITON 1997 Workshop Manual

GENERAL ± Precautions Before Service00-28
Other precautions:

Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.

Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves
where practicable.

Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with
oil.

Do not put oily rags in pockets, the use of overalls without
pockets will avoid this.

Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated
foot-wear. Overalls must be cleaned regularly and kept
separately from personal clothing.

Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should
be worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields;
in addition an eye wash facility should be provided.

Obtain First Aid treatment immediately for open cuts and
wounds.

Wash regularly with soap and water to ensure all oil is
removed, especially before meals (skin cleansers and
nail brushes will help). After cleaning, the application of
preparations containing lanolin to replace the natural skin
oils is advised.

Do not use petrol, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners
or solvents for cleaning skin.

Use barrier creams, applying them before each work
period, to help the removal of oil from the skin after work.

If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without
delay.

ENGINE LUBRICATION ± General Information12-2
GENERAL INFORMATION12100010053
The lubrication method is a fully force-fed, full-flow
filtration type.The corrugate fin type of engine oil cooler have
been adopted, and installed forward of the radiator.
<4D56>
Items4G634G644D56
Oil pump typeInvolute gear typeInvolute gear typeTrochoid type
Drive methodTiming beltTiming beltCrankshaft
ENGINE OILS
Health Warning
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil
will result in the removal of natural fats from the
skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
In addition, used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
Adequate means of skin protection and washing
facilities must be provided.
Recommended Precautions
The most effective precaution is to adapt working
practices which prevent, as far as practicable, the
risk of skin contact with mineral oils, for example
by using enclosed systems for handling used engine
oil and by degreasing components, where
practicable, before handling them.
Other precautions:

Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.

Wear protective clothing, including impervious
gloves where practicable.

Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly
underpants, with oil.

Do not put oily rags in pockets, the use of
overalls without pockets will avoid this.

Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and
oil-impregnated foot-wear. Overalls must be
cleaned regularly and kept separate from
personal clothing.
Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye
protection should be worn, for example,
chemical goggles or face shields; in addition
an eye wash facility should be provided.

Obtain First Aid treatment immediately for open
cuts and wounds.

Wash regularly with soap and water to ensure
all oil is removed, especially before meals (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). After
cleaning, the application of preparations
containing lanolin to replace the natural skin
oils is advised.

Do not use petrol, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas
oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.

Use barrier creams, applying them before each
work period, to help the removal of oil from
the skin after work.

If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
without delay.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-26
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5
No initial combustion (starting impossible)
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that a spark plug is defective,
or that the supply of fuel to the combustion chamber is defective.
In addition, foreign materials (water, kerosene, etc.) may be mixed with the fuel.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of the fuel pump system

Malfunction of the injectors

Malfunction of the engine-ECU

Malfunction of the immobilizer system <only vehicles
with immobilizer system>

Foreign materials in fuel
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
Is immobilizer-ECU diagnosis code displayed? <only vehicles with
immobilizer system>Ye sCheck the immobilizer.
(Refer to GROUP 54 ± Ignition Key and Immobilizer.)
No
MUT-II: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13A-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 34.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Ignition system: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13A-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 35.)
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle service.)

Check if the injectors are clogged.

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

Check the compression pressure.

Check the immobilizer system. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Ignition Key and Immobilizer.) <only vehicles with immobilizer system>

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-27
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6
Initial combustion but no complete combustion
(starting impossible)
Probable cause
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably that the spark plugs are generating
sparks but the sparks are weak, or the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of the injector system

Foreign materials in fuel

Poor compression

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncompleted combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system, (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Is starting good if the engine is cranked with the accelerator pedal
slightly depressed?Ye sCheck ISC servo for op-
eration sound.
(Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo sys-
tem. (Refer to P.13A-45,
INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE 31.)
OK

Clean the throttle valve area. (Refer to P.13A-78.)

Check and adjust the fixed SAS. (Refer to P.13A-79.)
No
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if the injectors are clogged.

Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check fuel lines for clogging.

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-28
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7
In takes too long time to start. (Incorrect starting)
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that the spark is weak and ignition
is difficult, the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate, or sufficient compression
pressure is not being obtained.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of the injector system

Inappropriate gasoline use

Poor compression
Check battery voltage when cranking
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncomplete combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if the injectors are clogged.

Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-29
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8
Unstable idling (Rough idling, hunting)
Probable cause
In cases as the above, the cause is probably that the ignition system, air/fuel mixture,
idle speed control (ISC) or compression pressure is defective.
Because the range of possible causes is broad, inspection is narrowed down to simple
items.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system

Malfunction of the ISC system

Malfunction of the purge control solenoid valve system

Malfunction of the EGR solenoid valve system

Poor compression

Drawing air into exhaust system
Were the battery terminals disconnected?Ye sAfter warming-up, let the engine run at idling for 10 minutes.
No
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-10, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
Does idling speed fluctuate excessively?Ye sCheck if hunting occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 37.)
No
Check the ISC servo for operation sound. (Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13A-45, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
Check the injector for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if idling speed is unstable.
(Refer to P.13A-49, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 38.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)NGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check the purge control system. (Refer to GROUP 17 ± Emission Control System.)

Check the EGR control system. (Refer to GROUP 17 ± Emission Control System.)

Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-33
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12
When the engine is hot, it stalls at idling. (Die out)
Probable cause
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably that ignition system, air/fuel mixture,
idle speed control (ISC) or compression pressure is defective.
In addition, if the engine suddenly stalls, the cause may also be a defective connector
contact.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system

Malfunction of the ISC system

Drawing air into intake system

Improper connector contact
Were the battery terminals disconnected?Ye sAfter warming-up, let the engine run at idling for 10 minutes.
No
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-10, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
Check the ISC servo for operation sound. (Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13A-45, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
Check the injector for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Does the engine stall right after the accelerator pedal is released?Ye sClean the throttle valve
area. (Refer to P.13A-78.)Check and adjust the
fixed SAS.
(Refer to P.13A-79.)
No
Does the engine stall easily again?NoWhile carrying out an intermittent malfunction simulation test (Refer
to GROUP 00 ± Points to Note for Intermittent Malfunctions.), check
for sudden changes in the signals shown below.

Crank angle sensor signal

Air flow sensor signal

Injector drive signal
Primary and secondary
ignition signal

Fuel pump drive signal

Engine-ECU power supply
voltage
Ye s
MUT-II: Engine stalling inspection when the engine is warm and
idling. (Refer to P.13A-50, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 39.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)NGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if the injectors are clogged.

Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19
Surge
Probable cause
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, etc. are suspected.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system

Malfunction of the EGR control solenoid valve system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-10, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
Check the injectors for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)NGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
MUT-II: Check if surge occurs.
(Refer to P.13-52, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 41.)
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13A-81.)
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check the EGR control system. (Refer to GROUP 17 ± Emission Control System.)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20
Knocking
Probable cause
In cases as the above, the cause is probably that the heat value of the spark plug
is inappropriate.
Inappropriate heat value of the spark plug
Check the following items.

Spark plugs

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21
Dieseling
Probable cause
Fuel leakage from injectors is suspected.
Fuel leakage from injectors
Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

ENGINE COOLING ±
General Information/
Service Specifications/Lubricant/Sealants14-2
GENERAL INFORMATION14100010125
The cooling system is designed to keep every part
of the engine at appropriate temperature in
whatever condition the engine may be operated.
The cooling method is of the water-cooled, pressure
forced circulation type in which the water pump
pressurizes coolant and circulates it throughout the
engine. If the coolant temperature exceeds the
prescribed temperature, the thermostat opens to
circulate the coolant through the radiator as well
so that the heat absorbed by the coolant may be
radiated into the air.The water pump is of the centrifugal type and is
driven by the drive belt from the crankshaft.
The radiator is the corrugated fin, down flow type.
ItemsSpecifications
RadiatorPerformance kJ/h4G63 <M/T>114,700
4G63 <A/T>126,800
4G64, 4D56 <2WD>170,000
4D56 <4WD>227,300
Automatic transmission oil coolerPerformance kJ/h4G63 <A/T>6,400
4D56 <A/T>6,300
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS14100030121
ItemsStandard valueLimit
High pressure valve opening pressure of radiator cap kPa75 ± 10565
Range of coolant antifreeze concentration of radiator %30 ± 60±
ThermostatValve opening temperature of thermostat
C82 + 1.5±
Full-opening temperature of thermostat
C95±
Valve lift (at 95
C) mm4G6, 4D56 <4WD>8.5 or more±
4D56 <2WD>8 or more±
LUBRICANT14100040100
ItemsQuantity

HIGH QUALITY ETHYLENE GLYCOL ANTIFREEZE COOLANT4G637.4
4G64, 4D56 <2WD>7.7
4D56 <4WD>7.8
SEALANTS14100050110
ItemsSpecified sealantRemarks
Cylinder block drain plug3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalentDrying sealant
Water by-pass fitting <4G6>Mitsubishi Genuine Parts No. MD970389 or
equivalentSemi-drying sealant

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-8
Code No. 15 Wheel speed sensor (Abnormal output signal)Probable cause
A wheel speed sensor outputs an abnormal signal (other than an open or short-circuit).
Improper installation of wheel speed sensor

Malfunction of wheel speed sensor

Malfunction of rotor

Malfunction of wheel bearing

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
NG
Replace the ABS-ECU.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.
OK
Wheel bearing check. (Refer to GROUP
26 and 27 ± On-vehicle Service.)OKCheck the harness wire between each
wheel speed sensor and ABS-ECU, and
repair if necessary.
OK
Rotor check. (Refer to P.35B-40.)NGReplace the rotor.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-62NG
Repair
OK
Wheel speed sensor output voltage
check (Refer to P.35B-24.)NGWheel speed sensor check. (Refer to
P.35B-39.)NGReplace the wheel speed sensor.
Wheel speed sensor installation check.NG
Repair
Code No. 16 Power supply systemProbable cause
The voltage of the ABS-ECU power supply drops lower or rises higher than the specified
value. If the voltage returns to the specified value, this code is no longer output.
Malfunction of wiring harness or connector.

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
Caution
If battery voltage drops or rises during inspection, this code will be output as well. If the voltage
returns to standard value, this code is no longer output.
Before carrying out the following inspection, check the battery level, and refill distilled water if
necessary.
OK
Check the battery.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harnes wire between the igni-
tion switch and the ABS-ECU, and repair
if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-62NG
Repair
Measure at the ABS-ECU connector
C-62.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Start the engine. Voltage between
13 ± Body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors.
C-88, C-86 and C-02NG
Repair