width MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV 1998 Workshop Manual

ENGINE – Engine Adjustments11-5
2. AUTO TENSIONER CHECK
(1) Stop the engine from the idle speed and check that the
belt rests within the auto tensioner pulley width.
(2) Remove the drive belt.
(For the removal of the drive belt, refer to P.11-9.)
(3) Fit a spinner handle or similar tool into the tool mounting
hole of the auto tensioner and turn the tensioner clockwise
and counterclockwise to ensure that it does not bind.
(4) If step (1) or (3), or both, have been checked abnormally,
replace the auto tensioner.
(5) Reinstall the drive belt.
3. LASH ADJUSTER CHECK
NOTE
If an unusual knocking noise can be heard immediately after
the engine has started or while it is running and if that is
probably attributable to the lash adjuster, make the following
checks.
(1) Check the engine oil and add or change oil as necessary.
NOTE
(1) If the engine oil level is low, air is taken in through
the oil screen, entering the oil passage.
(2) If the oil level is too high, the cranks agitate oil causing
oil to trap a large amount of air.
(3) Air does not easily separate from a deteriorated oil
that can contain an increased amount of air.
When air trapped in oil for these reasons gets into the
high-pressure chamber of the lash adjuster, the air in
the high-pressure chamber is compressed to shrink the
lash adjuster excessively while the valve is opening,
resulting in an unusual noise occurring. This is the same
symptom developing when the valve clearance is adjusted
to an excessive value.
The problem in this case is gone when air is released
from the lash adjuster.
(2) Start the engine and carry out several cycles (10 or less)
of mild racing*.
If the noise is gone after racing, it indicates that air has
been released from the high-pressure chamber of the
lash adjuster, restoring the lash adjuster to normal
operating conditions.
*: Gradually (extending over a 30-sec. period) increase
the engine speed from idle speed to 3,000 r/min and
then reduce it down to the idle speed gradually
(extending over a 30-sec. period).
NOTE
(1) If the vehicle is parked on a slope for a long time,
the amount of oil in the lash adjuster will decrease,
causing air to get into the high-pressure chamber
when the engine is started.
(2) After the vehicle has been parked for a long time,
oil drains out of the oil passage and it takes a long
time for the oil to reach the lash adjuster. This can
cause air to get into the high-pressure chamber.
Tool mounting hole
Good
MAX
MIN
High-pressure
chamber

ENGINE – Timing Belt11-24
(2) Cracks on rubber back.
(3) Cracks of canvas.
(4) Cracks on rib root.
(5) Cracks on belt sides.
(6) Abnormal wear of belt sides.
NOTE
The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a
knife.
(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
Initial stage:
Canvas on load side tooth flank worn (Fluffy canvas
fibers, rubber gone and color changed to white, and
unclear canvas texture)
Final stage:
Canvas on load side tooth flank worn down and rubber
exposed (tooth width reduced)
(8) Missing tooth.
AUTO TENSIONER
(1) Check the auto tensioner for possible leaks and replace
as necessary.
(2) Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace as
necessary.
(3) Measure the rod protrusion. If it is out of specification,
replace the auto tensioner.
Standard value: 12 mm
(4) Press the rod with a force of 98 – 196 N {10 – 20 kgf}
and measure its protrusion. If it is out of specification,
replace the auto tensioner.
Standard value: 1 mm or lessCracks
Cracks
on sides Cracks
Cracks on rib root Peeling of
canvas
Tooth missing
12 mm
6EN1033
98 to 196 N {10 to 20 kgf}
Movement

REAR AXLE – LSD Case Assembly 27-47
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
AINSTALLATION TO DIFFERENTIAL CASE B
Before starting the assembly procedure, perform the following
steps to adjust dimensional differences (clutch plate friction
force) in the axial direction of the components inside the
differential case and axial clearance of the differential side
gear.
(1) Place friction discs (two each) and friction plates (three
each) one on top of another as illustrated and, using
a micrometer, measure the thickness of each of the right
and left assemblies. Select different discs and plates so
that the difference between the right and left assemblies
falls within the specified range.
Standard value: 0 – 0.05 mm
NOTE
If a new part is used, note that the friction disc comes
in two thicknesses: 1.6 mm and 1.7 mm.
(2) Measure the thickness of each of the right and left spring
plates.
(3) Assemble the pressure ring internal parts (pinion shaft
and pressure ring), friction plates, and friction discs and,
using a micrometer, measure the overall width.
NOTE
When taking measurements, press the assembly from
both sides so that the pinion shaft makes a positive contact
with the groove in the pressure ring.
(4) Find value (A) which is the thickness measured in step
(3) added to the thickness of two spring plates.
(5) Find dimension (B) between the spring plate faying
surfaces when differential case A and B are assembled
together.
B = C + D – E
(6) If the clearance between the spring plate and differential
case (B – A) is outside the specified range, change the
friction discs and make adjustments.
Standard value: 0.06 – 0.25 mm
(7) Coat each part with the specified gear oil and mount
it in the specified direction and order into differential case
B.
Gear oil: DIA QUEEN LSD GEAR OIL
NOTE
Apply a careful coat of gear oil to the contacting and
sliding surfaces.
Groove
Differential
case ADifferential case B
Spring plate
Friction disc
Friction plate

EXTERIOR – Aero Parts 51-7
AERO PARTS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1 23
45 6
Insert bolt mounting locations
Double-sided adhesive tape:
SUMITOMO 3M 4211 or equivalent (width: 5 mm)
Primer: SUMITOMO 3M C100 or equivalent
3
2
5
6 25
4
Front air dam removal steps
1. Front air dam center
2. Front air dam
3. Brake duct
Side air dam removal
AA4. Side air damRear air dam removal steps
5. Rear air dam
6. Rear air dam center
NOTE
The conventional service points apply for removal and
installation.