idle MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service User Guide

ENGINE -On-vehicle ServiceENGINE -On-vehicle Service11A-10
Standard value: 5_BTDC±3_
5. Run the engine at idle for 2 minutes.
6. Check the idle speed. Select item No. 22 and take a
reading of the idle speed.
Curb idle speed: 850±100 r/min
NOTE
The idle speed is controlled automatically by the idle speed
control (ISC) system.
7. If the idle speed is outside the standard value, check
the MPI components by referring to GROUP 13A -
Troubleshooting.
8. Remove the timing light.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) position
and then remove the MUT-II.
IDLE MIXTURE CHECK
1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) position,
and then connect the MUT-IIto the diagnosis connector.
3. Set the timing light.
4. Check that the basic ignition timing is within the standard
value.
Standard value: 5_BTDC±3_
5. Run the engine at 2,500 r/min for 2 minutes.
6. Set the CO, HC tester.
7. Check the CO contents and the HC contents at idle.
Standard value
CO contents: 0.1% or less
HC contents: 100 ppm or less
8. If there is a deviation from the standard value, check the
following items:
DDiagnosis output
DClosed-loop control (When the closed-loop control
is normal, the output signal of the oxygen sensor
changes between 0 - 400 mV and 600 - 1,000 mV
at idle.)
DFuel pressure
DInjector
DIgnition coil, spark plug cable, spark plug
DEvaporative emission control system
DCompression pressure
NOTE
Replace the three way catalyst when the CO and HC
contents are not within the standard value, even though
the result of the inspection is normal on all items.
9. Remove the timing light.
MUT-II

ENGINE -On-vehicle Service11A-12
12. Install the ignition coils and spark plugs.
13. Use the MUT-IIto erase the self-diagnosis codes or
disconnect the battery cable from the battery ( - ) terminal
for 10 seconds or more and then reconnect the cable.
NOTE
This will erase the diagnosis code resulting from the crank
angle sensor connector being disconnected.
MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK
1. Set the vehicle to the pre-inspection condition.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) position.
3. Set the engine tachometer or connect the MUT-II.
4. Check that the idle speed is within the standard value.
NOTE
When using the MUT-II, select the code No.22.
5. Connect the three-way union joint to the vacuum hose
between the fuel pressure control valve and the air intake
plenum, and connect a vacuum gauge.
6. Check the manifold vacuum at idle.
Limit: 58 kPa
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) position.
8. Remove the vacuum gauge and install the vacuum hose
in its original location.
9. Remove the engine tachometer or the MUT-II.
LASH ADJUSTER CHECK
If an abnormal noise (knocking) that seems to be coming
from the lash adjuster is heard after starting the engine and
does not stop, carry out the following check.
NOTE
(1) The abnormal noise which is caused by a problem
with the lash adjusters is generated after the engine
is started, and will vary according to the engine speed.
However, this noise is not related to the actual engine
load.
Because of this, if the noise does not occur
immediately after the engine is started, if it does not
change in accordance with the engine speed, or if
it changes in accordance with the engine load, the
source of the noise is not the lash adjusters.
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure
control valve

ENGINE -On-vehicle Service11A-13
(2) If there is a problem with the lash adjusters, the noise
will almost never disappear, even if the engine has
been run at idle to let it warm up.
The only case where the noise might disappear is
if the oil in the engine has not been looked after
properly and oil sludge has caused the lash adjusters
to stick.
1. Start the engine.
2. Check that the noise occurs immediately after the engine
is started, and that the noise changes in accordance
with changes in the engine speed.
If the noise does not occur immediately after the engine
is started, or if it does not change in accordance with
the engine speed, the problem is not being caused by
the lash adjusters, so check for some other cause of
the problem. Moreover, if the noise does not change in
accordance with the engine speed, the cause of the
problem is probably not with the engine. (In these cases,
the lash adjusters are normal.)
3. While the engine is idling, check that the noise level does
not change when the engine load is varied.
If the noise level changes, the cause of the noise is
probably parts striking because of worn crankshaft
bearings or connecting rod bearings. (In such cases, the
lash adjusters are normal.)
4. After the engine has warmed up, run it at idle and check
if any noise can be heard.
If the noise has become smaller or disappeared, oil sludge
could make the lash adjusters stick. Clean the lash
adjusters. (Refer to the Engine Workshop Manual.) If not
improved, go to step 5.
5. Bleed air from the lash adjusters.
6. If the noise has not disappeared even after the air
bleeding, clean the lash adjusters.
(Refer to GROUP 11B - Rocker Arms and Camshaft.)

NOTE
(1) If the vehicle is parked on a slope for a long period
of time, the amount of oil inside the lash adjuster
will decrease, and air may get into the high pressure
chamber when starting the engine.
(2) After parking the vehicle for long periods, the oil drains
out of the oil passage, and it takes time for the oil
to be supplied to the lash adjuster, so air can get
into the high pressure chamber.
(3) If either of the above situations occur, the abnormal
noise can be eliminated by bleeding the air from inside
the lash adjusters.

ENGINE -On-vehicle Service11A-14
1. Check the engine oil and replenish or replace the oil
if necessary.
NOTE
(1) If there is a only small amount of oil, air will be drawn
in through the oil screen and will get into the oil
passage.
(2) If the amount of oil is greater than normal, then the
oil will being mixed by the crankshaft and a large
amount of air may get mixed into the oil.
(3) If the oil is degenerated, air and oil will not separate
easily in oil, and the amount of air mixed into the
oil will increase.
(4) If the air which has been mixed in with the oil due
to any of the above reasons gets into the high pressure
chamber of the lash adjuster, the air inside the high
pressure chamber will be compressed when the valve
is open and the lash adjuster will over-compress,
resulting in abnormal noise when the valve closes.
This is the same effect as if the valve clearance is
adjusted to be too large by mistake. If the air inside
the lash adjusters is then released, the operation
of the lash adjusters will return to normal.
2. Run the engine at idle for 1 - 3 minutes to let it warm
up.
3. With no load on the engine, repeat the drive pattern shown
in the illustration at left and check if the abnormal noise
disappears. (The noise should normally disappear after
10 - 30 repetitions, but if there is no change in the noise
level after 30 repetitions or more, the problem is probably
not due to air inside the lash adjusters.)
4. After the noise has disappeared, repeat the drive pattern
shown in the illustration at left a further 5 times.
5. Run the engine at idle for 1 - 3 minutes and check that
the noise has disappeared.
Good
High-pressure chamber
Gradually open the
throttle valve.
Drive pattern for air bleeding
Close the throttle
valve.
Approx.
3,000 r/min
15
seconds15
seconds
Idle speed
Once

ENGINE -Cylinder Head Gasket11A-29
5.0±1.0 N·m
61
2
3 4
57
8
910
11 12
1314
13±1 N·m
15
16
17
5.0±1.0 N·m
1819
9.0±1.0 N·m
9.0±1.0 N·m
(Engine oil)
1
Removal steps
1. Ignition coil connector
2. Crank angle sensor connector
3. Oxygen sensor connector
4. Fuel pressure solenoid valve
connector
5. Detonation sensor connector
6. Purge control solenoid valve
connector
7. Throttle position sensor connector
8. Idle speed control servo connector
9. Injector connector
10. Camshaft position sensor connector
11. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit connector12. Engine coolant temperature sensor
connector
DRocker cover (Refer to P.11A-17.)
13. EGR solenoid valve connector
14. Secondary air control solenoid valve
connector
15. Vacuum tank, solenoid valve, vacuum
pipe and hose assembly
16. Brake booster vacuum hose
connection
17. Oil level gauge and guide assembly
18. O-ring
19. Purge hose connection

ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-34
TIMING BELT AND TIMING BELT B
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to contact
the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DUnder Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)
DSide Cover Removal and Installation
DDrive Belt Tension Check (Refer to P.11A-7.)
DCrankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation (Refer to P.11A-15.)
DCrossmember Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 32 - Engine Roll Stopper, Centermember.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)
DEngine Mounting Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 32.)
1
2
3
4 5
67 89
10
11±1 N·m
8.8±1.0 N·m
44±10 N·m
24±4 N·m
11±1 N·m
9.0±1.0 N·m64±5 N·m 11±1 N·m48±5 N·m21±4 N·m
23±3 N·m
11
35±6 N·m
Removal steps
1. Timing belt front upper cover
2. Water pump pulley
3. Timing belt front center cover
4. Idler pulley
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
6. Timing belt front lower cover"GADTiming belt tension adjustment
AA""FA7. Timing belt
"EA8. Tensioner pulley
9. Tensioner arm
"DA10. Auto-tensioner
11. Idler pulley

ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-39
"FATIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Check that timing marks of camshaft sprocket, crankshaft
sprocket, and oil pump sprocket are aligned with each
other.
2. After aligning the timing marks of the oil pump sprocket,
remove the cylinder block plug and insert a Phillips screw
driver with a shaft diameter of 8 mm through the plug
hole to check that the shaft of the screw driver can be
inserted for 60 mm or more. If the screw driver makes
contact with the balancer shaft and can be inserted for
only 20 - 25 mm, turn the sprocket for one round and
align timing marks again to check that screw driver can
be inserted for 60 mm or more. Do not take the screw
driver out before completing installation of the timing belt.
3. Position the timing belt without having any slack at the
tension side of the belt.
(1) Hook the timing belt to the crankshaft sprocket, the
oil pump sprocket, and the idler pulley in the sequence.
Timing Mark
Timing
Mark
Timing
Mark
Crankshaft
sprocket
Oil pump
sprocket
Camshaft
sprocket
8mm
60 mm or more
Balancer
shaft
Plug
Starter
Intake
camshaft
sprocketExhaust
camshaft
sprocket
Idler
pulley
Oil pump
sprocketCrankshaft
sprocket
Tensioner
pulley

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-44
1
2
3 4
5
67
8
910
11 12
13
14
26±5 N·m
14±3 N·m
1516
18
5.0±1.0 N·m
1
5.0±1.0 N·m
11±1 N·m
17
Removal steps
1. Ignition coil connector
2. Crank angle sensor connector
3. Oxygen sensor connector
4. Fuel pressure solenoid valve
connector
5. Detonation sensor connector
6. Purge control solenoid valve
connector
7. Throttle position sensor connector
8. Idle speed control servo connector
9. Injector connector
10. Camshaft position sensor connector11. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit connector
12. Engine coolant temperature sensor
connector
13. Alternator connector
14. EGR solenoid valve connector
15. Secondary air control solenoid valve
connector
16. Engine oil pressure switch
connector
17. Waste gate actuator mounting bolt
AA"18. Drive belt

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Specifications11B-5
MACHINING STANDARDS
Unit: mm
Items
Standard valueLimited value
Cylinder head, valve
Cylinder head
Oversize valve guide hole diameter
0.05 O.S.
0.25 O.S.
0.50 O.S.
Oversize valve seat hole diameter
Intake
0.3 O.S.
0.6 O.S.
Exhaust
0.3 O.S.
0.6 O.S.
12.05 - 12.07
12.25 - 12.27
12.50 - 12.52
35.30 - 35.33
35.60 - 35.63
33.30 - 33.33
33.60 - 33.63-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TIGHTENING TORQUE
ItemsTightening torque N·m
Alternator, ignition system
Oil level gauge guide bolt13±1
Water pump pulley bolt8.8±1.0
Alternator brace bolt (flange)23±3
Alternator brace bolt (washer)22±4
Alternator nut44±10
Crankshaft pulley bolt25±4
Center cover bolt3±0.5
Ignition coil bolt10±2
Spark plug25±5
Connector bracket bolt8.8±1.0
Timing belt
Timing belt cover bolt (flange)11±1
Timing belt cover bolt (washer)9±1
Power steering pump bracket bolt49±9
Tensioner pulley bolt49±6
Tensioner arm bolt21±4
Auto tensioner bolt23±3
Idler pulley bolt35±6
Crank angle sensor bolt8.8±1.0
Oil pump sprocket nut54±5
Crankshaft bolt162±5
Tensioner B bolt19±3
Counter balance shaft sprocket bolt46±3
Rocker cover bolt3.5±0.5
Engine support bracket bolt49±5

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-13
TIMING BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1
11±1N•m
2
3
4 56
7
8
910
11 1213
14 15
16 1718
192021 2223
2425
26
27
2829
30
313233
34
35
49±6N•m
21±4N•m
23±3N•m
11±1N•m11±1N•m
88±10 N•m
35±6N•m
54±5N•m 19±3N•m 46±3N•m 9±1N•m162±5N•m3.5±0.5 N•m
49±9N•m
8.8±1.0 N•m 49±5N•m
Removal steps
1. Timing belt front upper cover
2. Timing belt front center cover
3. Timing belt front lower cover
4. Power steering pump bracket
AA""MA5. Timing belt
"LA6. Tensioner pulley
7. Tensioner arm
"KA8. Auto tensioner
9. Idler pulley
10. Crank angle sensor
AB""JA11. Oil pump sprocket
AC""IA12. Crankshaft bolt
AD""IA13. Crankshaft sprocket
"IA14. Crankshaft sensing blade
15. Tensioner B
AE""HA16. Timing belt B
AF""GA17. Counter balance shaft sprocket
"FA18. SpacerAG""EA19. Crankshaft sprocket B
20. Crankshaft key
21. Breather hose
22. PCV hose
23. PCV valve
24. PCV valve gasket
25. Oil filler cap
"DA26. Rocker cover
"DA27. Rocker cover gasket A
28. Rocker cover gasket B
"CA29. Semi-circular packing
"BA30. Engine support bracket
AH""AA31. Camshaft sprocket bolt
32. Camshaft sprocket
33. Timing belt rear right cover
34. Timing belt rear left upper cover
35. Timing belt rear left lower cover