clock MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Owner's Manual

ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-37

(1) Connect the special tool (MB991668) to the MUT-II.
(2) Connect the special tool (MB991704) to the MUT-II
and the battery.
(3) Rotate the crankshaft clockwise for two rounds to
position No.1 cylinder at compression TDC and check
that timing marks of each sprocket are aligned with
each other.
(4) Select “Belt Tension Measurement” from the menu
screen of the MUT-II.
(5) Hold the special tool (MB991668) to the middle of
the belt between sprockets (at the place indicated
by the arrow) as shown in the illustration about 10
- 20 mm away from the rear surface of the belt and
so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an angle
of±15_).
(6) Gently tap the middle of the belt between sprockets
(the place indicated by the arrow) with your finger
as shown in the illustration and check that the vibration
frequency of the belt is within the standard value.
Caution
1) If strong gusts of wind blow against the
microphone or if there are any loud sources
of noise nearby, the values measured by the
microphone may not correspond to actual
values.
2) If the microphone is touching the belt while
the measurement is being made, the values
measured by the microphone may not
correspond to actual values.

Apply a force of approx.100N to the middle (arrow part)
of pulley shown in the figure, and check that the deflection
is within the standard value.
3. If it is outside the standard value, re-adjust belt tension.
MB991668
10 - 20 mm
15_
15_
Gently tap with
your finger
Deflection
Approx.
100 N

ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-40
(2) Hook the timing belt with exhaust side of the camshaft
sprocket and retain the specified position indicated
in the figure with paper clips.
(3) Use two wrenches to hook the timing belt to the intake
side of the camshaft sprocket while aligning the timing
marks on the rocker cover and camshaft sprocket.
(4) Retain timing belt at the specified positions with paper
clips according to the figure.
(5) Hook the timing bolt to the tensioner pulley.
(6) Remove two paper clips.
Caution
After hooking the timing belt, apply force to the
camshaft sprocket counterclockwise(in left turn)
and reconfirm that each timing mark is in the
proper position while the belt is being stretched.
4. Use the special tool to rotate the tensioner pulley in the
direction indicated in the figure, tighten the timing belt,
and temporarily tighten the mounting bolt of the tensioner
pulley for fixing.
5. Check that each timing mark is properly aligned.
6. Remove the screw driver and install a plug.
7. Adjust timing belt tension.
"GATIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. After removal of the rubber plug of the timing belt rear
cover, prepare the special tool to insert the special tool
into the position where a wire or a pin inserted during
installation of automatic tensioner can be moved easily.
Caution
Be sure to pressfit the special tool with a hand because
pressfitting the special tool with tools, such as
spanner, and etc. could damage a wire or a pin inserted
into the automatic tensioner.
Paper
clip
Timing Mark
Timing Mark
Paper
clip
MD998767
MD998738
Timing belt
rear cover

ENGINE -Timing Belt and Timing Belt B11A-41
2. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise for 1/4 round.
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and mate timing marks
with each other to position No.1 cylinder at compression
TDC.
4. Loosen the temporarily tightened tensioner pulley
mounting bolt.
5. Use the special tool and torque wrench to apply tension
torque (3.5 Nm) to the timing belt in the direction indicated
in the figure and tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 48±5 N·m
Caution
Be careful not to let the tensioner pulley rotate together
when tightening the mounting bolt. If the tensioner
rotates together, belt tension becomes too loose.
6. Remove a wire or a pin inserted during installation of
the automatic tensioner.
7. Remove the special tool installed in the above - mentioned
1 with a hand.
8. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise for two rounds and leave
it alone for approximately 15 minutes.
9. Insert the removed wire or pin in the above - mentioned
6 again to check that it can be removed easily.
If either wire or pin can be removed easily, the timing
belt tension is correct and remove a wire or a pin. Then,
check that projection of the automatic tensioner rod is
within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm
10. If a wire or a pin cannot be easily removed, repeat the
above-mentioned operations 1 - 8 to obtain the correct
timing belt tension.
11. Check that timing marks of each sprocket are aligned
with each other.
Caution
After turning the crankshaft bolt counterclockwise,
always check the tightening torque of the crankshaft
bolt and tighten it again if it becomes loose.
MD998767
A

ENGINE -Engine Assembly11A-46
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
Due to the adoption of the Serpentine drive system with the
auto-tensioner, the following operation is required:
1. Insert the 12.7sq. spinner handle into the tool hole of
the auto-tensioner and rotate it counterclockwise until
the auto-tensioner reaches to the stopper.
2. Align hole A with hole B for fixing by inserting the L
shaped-hexagon wrench, then remove the drive belt.
Caution
When the drive belt is reused, use a chalk to indicate
an arrow of rotation direction on the back of the belt
so that it can be re-assembled in the same direction
as before.
AB"POWER STEERING OIL PUMP, BRACKET AND
OIL RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY / A/C COMPRESSOR
REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump, bracket, oil reservoir
and A/C compressor with the hose attached from the bracket.
NOTE
Tie the removed oil pump and A/C compressor with a rope
and set aside where they cannot hinder the removal of the
engine assembly.
AC"ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STOPPER
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Support the engine with a garage jack.
2. Remove special tool (MZ203827).
(Tool used for removal of transmission assembly)
3. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block.
4. Support the engine oil pan with a garage jack via a block
of wood cut without applying the weight of the engine
and remove the engine mounting bracket and stopper
assembly.
Bore A
L-shaped
hexagon
wrench
Bore B
MZ203827
MB991453
MB991453

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-18
3. Confirm that the tensioner B centre and bolt centre are
positioned as shown in the illustration.
4. Apply tension on the timing belt by lifting tensioner B
in the direction of the arrow with a finger, and tension
the tension side until it is “tight”. Fix tensioner B in this
state by tightening the bolt.
NOTE
Make sure that the tensioner B shaft does not rotate
when tightening the bolt. If the shaft rotates, the timing
belt becomes too tense.
5. Connect the special tool (MB991704) to MUT-IIand the
battery.
6. Connect the special tool (MB991668) to MUT-II.
7. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns, and align each
timing mark.
8. Select “Belt Tension Measurement” from the MUT-IImenu
screen.
9. Separate the special tool (MB991668) 10 to 20 mm from
the centre back between the sprockets (shown with an
arrow), and hold so that it is vertical (inclination within
±15_) in respect to the belt.
10. Lightly tap the section shown with an arrow with fingers,
and measure the belt vibration frequency. If the results
are deviated from the standard value, loosen the bolt,
tension the belt again, and then measure the vibration
frequency again. Repeat this step until the standard value
is attained. Tighten the bolt when the standard value
is attained.
Standard value:
ItemWhen
checkWhen
adjustedWhen
replaced
Vibration frequency Hz52 - 9276 - 9276 - 92
Deflection
(Reference value) mm5-105-75-7
Tensioner
B centre
Installation
bolt centre
Timing
belt B
Belt tension side
Tensioner
B
MB991668
15_ 15_
10 - 20 mm

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-20
"JAOIL PUMP SPROCKET INSTALLATION
1. Stop the rotation of the counter balance shaft in the same
manner as for removal.
2. Install the oil pump sprocket.
3. Apply the minimum required amount of engine oil on the
flange nut seat surface.
4. Tighten the flange nut at the specified torque 54±5
N•m.
"KAAUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. If the auto tensioner rod is in the extended state, set
it with the following steps.
(1) Set the rod of the auto tensioner into a vice so that
it is straight and not inclined.
(2) Press in the rod gradually with the vice, and align
the rod’s set hole A with the cylinder’s set hole B.
(3) Insert a wire (diameter 1.4 mm) into the set holes.
(4) Remove the auto tensioner from the vice.
2. Install the auto tensioner.
Do not remove the wire until the timing belt has been
installed.
"LATENSIONER PULLEY INSTALLATION
Set the tensioner pulley as shown in the illustration.
"MATIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Set the timing mark on the exhaust side camshaft sprocket
so that it is deviated by one tooth in the counterclockwise
direction from the timing mark on the rocker cover.
NOTE
Even if the sprocket and rocker cover timing marks are
aligned, the exhaust camshaft will return in the
counterclockwise direction by the force of the valve spring
and will stabilize at a position deviated by one tooth.
Phillips driver
A
B
Tensioner pulley holes
Timing marks

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-21
2. Align the timing mark of the intake side camshaft sprocket
to the timing mark on the rocker cover.
NOTE
Even when the sprocket and rocker cover timing marks
are aligned, the intake camshaft will rotate slightly in the
clockwise direction by the force of the valve spring and
will stabilize.
3. Shift and set the crankshaft sprocket timing mark by one
tooth in the counterclockwise direction in the same manner
as the exhaust side camshaft sprocket.
4. Align the oil pump sprocket timing marks.
5. When aligning the oil pump sprocket timing marks, remove
the cylinder block plug, and insert an 8 mm shaft diameter
Phillips driver into the plug hole, and confirm that the
driver shaft can be inserted by 60 mm or more. Do not
remove the Phillips driver until the timing belt has been
attached. If the driver shaft contacts the silent shaft and
only enters 20 to 25 mm, rotate the sprocket once, align
the timing marks again, and then confirm that the Phillips
driver can be inserted by 60 mm or more.
6. Remove the Phillips driver, and set the oil pump sprocket
at a position returned by one tooth in the counterclockwise
direction.
7. Attach the timing belt to the exhaust side camshaft
sprocket, and fix with a paper clip at the position shown
in the illustration.
Timing marks
Phillips driverPlug
Timing
marks

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-22
8. Rotate the intake side camshaft sprocket in the
counterclockwise direction. Attach the belt at a position
where the timing mark is deviated by one tooth in the
counterclockwise direction, and then fix with a paper clip.
NOTE
Even if the belt is attached at a position deviated by
one tooth, the intake camshaft will rotate slightly in the
clockwise direction by the force of the valve spring and
will stabilize.
9. Rotate the exhaust side camshaft sprocket in the
clockwise direction, and confirm that the intake side
camshaft sprocket’s timing marks are aligned when the
timing marks are aligned.
10. Attach the timing belt in the order of the idler pulley,
oil pump sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
NOTE
Attach the timing belt so that it is not deflected.
11. Attach the timing belt to the tensioner pulley.
NOTE
The timing belt can be attached easily to the tensioner
pulley by rotating the intake side camshaft sprocket slightly
in the counterclockwise direction.
12. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket slightly in the clockwise
direction, and remove the timing belt deflection on the
idler pulley side.
13. Confirm that the timing marks on the crankshaft, oil pump
and exhaust camshaft are each deviated by one tooth
in the counterclockwise direction.
Timing marks Timing marks
Crankshaft
sprocketOil pump
sprocket
Crankshaft
sprocket
Crankshaft sprocket

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Timing Belt11B-23
14. Using the special tool, rotate the tensioner pulley in the
counterclockwise direction to tense the timing belt, and
then fix by temporarily tightening the tensioner fixing bolt.
NOTE
Remove the deflection of the timing belt between the
intake side and exhaust side camshafts.
15. Rotate the crankshaft in the clockwise direction, and set
the timing mark at the No. 1 cylinder compression top
dead centre.
16. Set the special tool, and screw it in until the wire inserted
when the auto tensioner was installed slightly moves.
17. Loosen the tensioner pulley fixing bolt.
Caution
The timing belt will loosen at this time due to the
rotation of the intake and exhaust camshafts, so make
sure that the timing belt does not deviate.
18. Rotate the special tool and torque wrench in the
counterclockwise direction to remove the timing belt
deflection.
19. From that state, return to the position where the torque
wrench scale reads 3.5 N•m, and then tighten the fixing
bolt.
20. Remove the special tool installed in step 16.
21. Rotate the crankshaft two rotations in the clockwise
direction, and let stand for approx. 15 minutes.
22. Confirm whether the wire inserted when the auto tensioner
was installed can be pulled out easily. If it can be removed
easily, the belt tension is appropriate, so remove the wire.
If the auto tensioner rod’s protrusion amount is at the
standard value, the tension is appropriate.
Standard value: 3.8 - 4.5 mm
23. If the wire cannot be pulled out easily, repeat steps 16
to 21, and tense the belt to the appropriate tension.
Caution
When the crankshaft bolt has been rotated in the
counterclockwise direction, always check the crank-
shaft bolt’s tightening torque. If loosen, re-tighten.
MD998767
MD998738
MD998767
Protru-
sion
amount

ENGINE OVERHAUL -Rocker Arm and Camshaft11B-36
3. Apply sealant on the contact surfaces with the head shown
in the illustration.
Sealant
Specified sealant:
3M
TMAAD Part No. 8672 or equivalent
4. Install the bearing caps onto the cylinder head, and in
two to three steps tighten strongly.
5. Finally, tighten at the specified torque 20±1N•m.
6. Confirm that the rocker arm is correctly installed.
NOTE
Wipe off all excessive sealant.
"DACAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Install the oil seal using the special tool.
"EACAM POSITION SENSOR SUPPORT
INSTALLATION
Apply a 3 mm width of form-in-place gasket at the position
shown in the illustration.
Form-in-place gasket
Specified gasket:
Mitsubishi Genuine Part No. MD970389 or
equivalent
"FACAM POSITION SENSING CYLINDER
INSTALLATION
1. Set the exhaust camshaft at the No. 1 compression top
dead centre.
NOTE
The shaft will rotate slightly in the counterclockwise
direction by the force of the exhaust valve spring.
2. Install the cam position sensing cylinder’s vane (small)
and vane (large) at the positions shown in the illustration.
MD998713
Vane (small)
Cam position
sensorVane (large)