Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual — part 81

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

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MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK

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1. Before inspection, set vehicles in the following condition:

• Engine coolant temperature: 80 − 95°C (176 − 203°F)

• Lights and all accessories: OFF

• Transmission: P range

2. Connect an engine tachometer.
3. Attach a tee-fitting union to the vacuum hose between the

fuel pressure regulator and the intake manifold plenum, and
connect a vacuum gauge.

4. Start the engine and check that idle speed is within

specification. Then check the vacuum gauge reading.

Idle speed: 700

± 100 r/min

Minimum limit: 60 kPa (18 in Hg)

LASH ADJUSTER CHECK

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If an abnormal noise (chattering noise) suspected to be caused
by malfunction of the lash adjuster is produced immediately
after starting the engine and does not disappear, perform the
following check.
NOTE: An abnormal noise due to malfunction of the lash
adjuster is produced immediately after starting the engine and
changes with the engine speed, irrespective of the engine load.
If, the abnormal noise is not produced immediately after start-
ing the engine or does not change with the engine speed, or it
changes with the engine load, the lash adjuster is not the cause
for the abnormal noise.
NOTE: When the lash adjuster is malfunctioning, the abnormal
noise is rarely eliminated by continuing the warming-up of the
engine at idle speed.
However, the abnormal noise may disappear only when seizure
is caused by oil sludge in the engine whose oil is not main-
tained properly.
1. Start the engine.
2. Check if the abnormal noise produced immediately after

starting the engine, changes with the change in the engine
speed.
If the abnormal noise is not produced immediately after
starting the engine or it does not change with the engine
speed, the lash adjuster is not the cause for the noise.
Therefore, investigate other causes. The abnormal noise is
probably caused by some other parts than the engine proper
if it does not change with the engine speed. (In this case, the
lash adjuster is in good condition.)

3. With the engine idling, change the engine load (shift from N

to D range, for example) to make sure that there is no
change in the level of abnormal noise.

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VACUUM GAUGE

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If there is a change in the level of abnormal noise, suspect a
tapping noise due to worn crankshaft bearing or connecting
rod bearing (In this case, the lash adjuster is in good
condition.).

4. After completion of warm-up, run the engine at idle to check

for abnormal noise.
If the noise is reduced or disappears, clean the lash adjuster
(Refer to GROUP 11B, Engine Overhaul

− Rocker Arms and

Camshaft

− Inspection

P.11B-23

). As it is suspected that the

noise is due to seizure of the lash adjuster. If there is no
change in the level of the abnormal noise, proceed to step 5.

5. Run the engine to bleed the lash adjuster system (Refer to

P.11A-14

.).

6. If the abnormal noise does not disappear after air bleeding

operation, clean the lash adjuster (Refer to GROUP 11B,
Engine Overhaul

− Rocker Arms and Camshaft − Inspection

P.11B-23

Bleeding lash adjuster system
NOTE: Parking the vehicle on a grade for a long time may
decrease oil in the lash adjuster, causing air to enter the high
pressure chamber when starting the engine.
NOTE: After parking for many hours, oil may run out from the
oil passage and take time before oil is supplied to the lash
adjuster, causing air to enter the high pressure chamber.
NOTE: In the above cases, abnormal noise can be eliminated
by bleeding the lash adjuster system.
1. Check engine oil and add or change oil if required.

NOTE: If the engine oil level is low, air is sucked from the oil
screen, causing air to enter the oil passage.
NOTE: If the engine oil level is higher than specification, oil
may be stirred by the crankshaft, causing oil to be mixed
with a large quantity of air.
NOTE: If oil is deteriorated, air is not easily separated from
oil, increasing the quantity of air contained in oil.

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GOOD

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

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HIGH-
PRESSURE
CHAMBER

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NOTE: If air mixed with oil enters the high pressure chamber
inside the lash adjuster from the above causes, air in the
high pressure chamber is compressed excessively while the
valve is opened, resulting in an abnormal noise when the
valve closes. This is the same phenomenon as that
observed when the valve clearance has become excessive.
The lash adjuster can resume normal function when air
entered the lash adjuster is removed.

2. Idle the engine for one to three minutes to warm it up.
3. Repeat the operation pattern, shown in left figure, at no load

to check for abnormal noise. (Usually the abnormal noise is
eliminated after repetition of the operation 10 to 30 times. If,
however, no change is observed in the level of abnormal
noise after repeating the operation more than 30 times,
suspect that the abnormal noise is due to some other
factors.)

4. After elimination of abnormal noise, repeat the operation

shown in left figure five more times.

5. Run the engine at idle for one to three minutes to make sure

that the abnormal noise has been eliminated.

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OPEN THROTTLE
VALVE GRADUALLY

CLOSE
THROTTLE VALVE

APPROXI-
MATELY
3,000 r/min

IDLING
OPERATION

ONCE

15 s

AIR BLEEDING OPERATION PATTERN

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

*: Indicates parts which should be initially tight-
ened, and then fully tightened after placing the
vehicle horizontal and loading the full weight of
the engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-removal Operation
• Hood Removal (Refer to GROUP 42,Hood

P.42-7

• Fuel Line Pressure Reduction (Refer to GROUP 13A,

On-vehicle Service

P.13A-884

• Air Cleaner and Air Intake Hose Removal (Refer to

GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

P.15-4

• Battery Removal

• Radiator Removal (Refer to GROUP 14, Radiator

P.14-8

• Front Catalytic Converter (R.H. and L.H.) Removal (Refer