Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 339

AC102339AB

98 – 196 N

Rod

Timing belt
tensioner
adjuster

Movement

B

A

TIMING BELT

ENGINE MECHANICAL

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3. Hold the timing belt tensioner adjuster by hand,

and press the top end of the rod onto the metal
(e.g. cylinder block) under a pressure of 98

− 196

N to measure the movement of the rod.
Standard value: Within 1 mm
A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
B: Length when it is pressed
A

− B: Movement

4. If the measured value is out of the standard value,

replace the timing belt tensioner adjuster.

BALANCER TIMING BELT TENSION
CHECK

Check the balancer timing belt tension as follows:

AC102693AB

Deflection

Approximately 100 N

1. Apply a pressure of approximately 100N at the

centre (arrow area) between the sprocket as
shown then inspect whether the deflection is
within the standard value.

Standard value: 5

− 10 mm

2. If not within the standard value, adjust the belt

tension.
(Refer to

P.11A-36

).

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1112001002317

CAUTION

• If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo™ disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to con-

tact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched.

•

Pre-removal Operation
• Fuel Line Pressure Reduction [Refer to GROUP 13A,

On-vehicle Service

− Fuel Pump Connector Disconnec-

tion (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines)

P.13A-398

].

• Hood Removal (Refer to GROUP 42, Hood

P.42-4

).

• Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Front

Bumper

P.51-2

).

• Side Cover Removal

• Engine Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Oil Replacement

P.12-3

).

• Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Coolant Replacement

P.14-15

).

• Strut Tower Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 42, Strut

Tower Bar

P.42-9

).

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air

Cleaner

P.15-5

).

• Air Pipe C, Air Pipe B and Air Hose A Removal (Refer to

GROUP 15, Intercooler

P.15-6

).

• Battery and Battery Tray Removal

• Accelerator Cable Removal (Refer to GROUP 17, Accel-

erator Cable and Pedal

P.17-3

).

• Rocker Cover Centre Cover Removal (Refer to

P.11A-17

).

• Radiator Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 14, Radia-

tor

P.14-24

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP

32, Engine Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-7

).

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

• Air Outlet Fitting Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust

Manifold and Turbocharger

P.15-10

).

Post-installation Operation
• Air Outlet Fitting Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Manifold and Turbocharger

P.15-10

).

• Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

• Front Axle Crossmember Bar Installation (Refer to

GROUP 32, Engine Roll Stopper and Centermember

P.32-7

).

• Radiator Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 14,

Radiator

P.14-24

).

• Rocker Cover Centre Cover Installation (Refer to

P.11A-17

).

• Accelerator Cable Installation (Refer to GROUP 17,

Accelerator Cable and Pedal

P.17-3

).

• Battery and Battery Tray Installation
• Air Pipe C, Air Pipe B and Air Hose A Installation (Refer to

GROUP 15, Intercooler

P.15-6

).

• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Air Cleaner

P.15-5

).

• Strut Tower Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 42, Strut

Tower Bar

P.42-9

).

• Engine Coolant Refilling (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Coolant Replacement

P.14-15

).

• Engine Oil Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12, On-vehicle

Service

− Engine Oil Replacement

P.12-3

).

• Drive Belt Tension Check (Refer to

P.11A-7

).

• Side Cover Installation
• Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Front

Bumper

P.51-2

).

• Accelerator Cable Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 17,

On-vehicle Service

− Accelerator Cable Check and

Adjustment

P.17-2

).

• Hood Installation (Refer to GROUP 42, Hood

P.42-4

).

• Fuel Leak Check

*: indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine
weight applied on the vehicle body.

AC310569

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

26 ± 5 N·m

AB

11 ± 1 N·m

14 ± 3 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

4

1

5

3

2

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

Removal steps

1.

Control wiring harness connection

2.

Earth cable connection

3.

Battery wiring harness connection

4.

Turbocharger wastegate actuator
bolts

<<

A

>>

5.

Drive belt

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

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Removal steps (Continued)

AC211078 AC

12 ± 2 N·m

22 ± 4 N·m

40 ± 5 N·m

22 ± 4 N·m

N

98 ± 10 N·m*

N

67 ± 7 N·m*

42 ± 2 N·m

42 ± 2 N·m

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

10

9

8

7

6

11

22

N

(Engine oil)

20

21

Removal steps

6.

Brake booster vacuum hose
connection

7.

Purge hose connection

8.

Power steering pressure switch
connector

9.

Power steering oil pump heat
protector

<<

B

>>

10. Power steering oil pump, bracket

and reservoir assembly

11. A/C compressor connector

<<

B

>>

12. A/C compressor and clutch

assembly

13. Engine oil cooler feed hose

connection

14. Engine oil cooler tube gaskets

15. Engine oil cooler return hose

connection

16. Engine oil cooler tube gaskets
17. Heater water hoses connection
18. Fuel return line hose connection

>>

D

<<

19. Fuel high-pressure hose

connection

>>

D

<<

20. O-ring
•

Transfer assembly (Refer to
GROUP 22A, Transfer Assembly

P.22A-160

).

<<

C

>>

>>

C

<<

•

Transmission assembly

<<

D

>>

>>

B

<<

21. Engine mounting insulator and

cushion stoppers assembly

<<

E

>>

>>

A

<<

22. Engine assembly

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MECHANICAL

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Removal steps (Continued)