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ENGINE
<4G9-GDI>
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lash Adjuster Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL . . . 17

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SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OIL PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment . . . . . . 6
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ignition Timing Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Idle Speed Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TIMING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Idle Mixture Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ENGINE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Compression Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manifold Vacuum Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11A-2 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – General Information/Service Specifications

GENERAL INFORMATION
Items 4G93-GDI

Total displacement mȏ 1,834

Bore × Stroke mm 81 × 89
Compression ratio 12.0
Combustion chamber Pentroof + ball-in-piston
Camshaft arrangement DOHC
Number of valve Intake 8
Exhaust 8
Valve timing Intake Opening BTDC 15_
Closing ABDC 56_
Exhaust Opening BBDC 55_
Closing ATDC 15_

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Fuel system Electronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Rocker arm Roller type
Auto-lash adjuster Equipped

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items Standard value Limit
Alternator drive belt tension Vibration frequency Hz 143 – 185 –
(When checked)
(When checked)
Tension N 294 – 490 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 9.7 – 12.9 –
Alternator drive belt tension Vibration frequency Hz 155 – 175 –
(When adjusted)
(When adjusted)
Tension N 343 – 441 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 10.5 – 12.0 –
Alternator drive belt tension Vibration frequency Hz 203 – 234 –
(When re
(When replaced
placed))
Tension N 588 – 784 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 6.7 – 8.5 –
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Items Standard value Limit

Power steering oil pump and Vibration frequency Hz 114 – 139 –
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A/C compressor
pressor drive belt
tension ((When checked)) Tension N 392 – 588 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 10.0 – 12.0 –
Power steering oil pump and Vibration frequency Hz 121 – 133 –
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A/C compressor
pressor drive belt
tension ((When adjusted)
j ) Tension N 441 – 539 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 10.0 – 11.0 –
Power steering oil pump and Vibration frequency Hz 145 – 166 –
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A/C compressor
pressor drive belt
tension ((When replaced)) Tension N 637 – 834 –
Deflection (Reference value) mm 7.0 – 9.0 –
Basic ignition timing 5_ BTDC ± 3_ –
Ignition timing Approx. 16_BTDC*1 –
Idle speed r/min 600 ± 50*1 –

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CO contents % 0.6 or less –
HC contents ppm 200 or less –
Compression pressure kPa – r/min 1,720 – 300 1,337 – 300
Compression pressure difference of all cylinder kPa – Max. 100
Intake manifold vacuum kPa – Min. 60*2
Cylinder head bolt shank length mm – 96.4

Auto-tensioner push rod movement mm Within 1 –

Timing belt tension torque Nm (Reference value) 2.5 – 4.0 –

Auto-tensioner rod protrusion amount mm 3.8 – 4.5 –

NOTE
*1: Indicates the value measured within 4 minutes since the engine was started.
*2: Indicates the value when more than 4 minutes have passed since the engine was started.

SEALANTS
Items Specified sealants Remarks

Beam camshaft cap 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent –

Cylinder head

Cam position sensor support MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART Semi-drying sealant

Oil pan MD970389 or equivalent

Thrust case 3M Stud Locking 4170 or equivalent –

Flywheel or drive plate bolt
11A-4 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Special Tools

SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool Number Name Use
MB991502 MUT-II sub D Measuring the drive belt tension
assembly D Checking the ignition timing
D Checking the idle speed
D Erasing diagnosis code

MB991668 Belt tension meter Measuring the drive belt tension

set (used together with the MUT-II)

MB990767 End yoke holder D Holding the camshaft sprocket

D Holding the crankshaft sprocket

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MD998719 or Crankshaft pulley D Holding the camshaft sprocket
MD998754 holder pin D Holding the crankshaft sprocket

MD998713 Camshaft oil seal Press-in of the camshaft oil seal

installer

MD998781 Flywheel stopper Securing the flywheel or drive plate

MD998776 Crankshaft rear oil Press-in of the crankshaft rear oil seal
seal installer

MB990938 Handle Press-in of the crankshaft rear oil seal

MD998717 Crankshaft front oil Press–in of crankshaft front oil seal

seal installer
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Tool Number Name Use

MB991653 Cylinder head bolt Cylinder head bolt removal and installation
wrench

MD998767 Tension pulley Timing belt tension adjustment

socket wrench

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11A-6 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – On-vehicle Service

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK
Check the drive belt tension in the following procedure.
Standard value:

Vibration frequency Hz 143 – 185

Tension N 294 – 490
Deflection (Reference value) mm 9.7 – 12.9

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15_ MB991668 <When using the MUT-II>
15_ (Microphone)
1. Connect the special tool (belt tension meter set) to the
MUT-II.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.
10 – 20 mm 3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and select “Belt Tension
Measurement” from the menu screen.
4. Hold the microphone to the middle of the drive belt between
Alternator pulley the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow), about
10 – 20 mm away from the rear surface of the belt and
Crankshaft pulley so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an angle of
± 15_).
5. Gently tap the middle of the belt between the pulleys (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) The temperature of the surface of the belt should
be as close as possible to normal temperature.
(2) Do not let any contaminants such as water or oil
get onto the microphone.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) Do not take the measurement while the vehicle’s
engine is running.
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Belt tension <When using a tension gauge>
gauge Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is
within the standard value.

Alternator pulley

Crankshaft pulley

<Belt deflection check>

Apply 98 N of force to the middle of the drive belt between
98 N the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check
that the amount of deflection is within the standard value.

Alternator pulley

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Crankshaft pulley

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen the nut of the alternator pivot bolt.
Adjusting bolt 2. Loosen the lock bolt.
Lock bolt
3. Use the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt tension and belt
deflection to the standard values.

Alternator
Standard value:
pivot nut
Items When adjusted When replaced
Alternator
pivot bolt Vibration frequency Hz 155 – 175 203 – 234
Tension N 343 – 441 588 – 784
Deflection 10.5 – 12.0 6.7 – 8.5
(Reference value) mm

4. Tighten the nut of the alternator pivot bolt.

Tightening torque: 44 Nm
5. Tighten the lock bolt.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm
6. Tighten the adjusting bolt.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER

Oil pump pulley COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK AND
Tension ADJUSTMENT
pulley 1. Check if the belt tension is within the standard value using
B one of the methods below.
Crankshaft A
pulley Standard value:
A/C Items When When When
compressor
pulley checked adjusted replaced
Vibration 114 – 139 121 – 133 145 – 166
frequency
Hz
Tension N 392 – 588 441 – 539 637 – 834
Deflection 10.0 – 12.0 10.0 – 11.0 7.0 – 9.0
(Reference
value) mm
<When measuring the vibration frequency>
With your finger tip lightly tap the centre of the belt between
the pulleys in the location shown by the arrow in the

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illustration and then measure the belt vibration frequency.
NOTE
Refer to P.11A-7 for information regarding the vibration
frequency measurement method using MUT-II.
<When measuring the tension>
Use a belt tension gauge to measure the belt tension.
<When measuring the deflection>
Apply 98 N of pressure against the location between the
pulleys shown by the arrow in the illustration and then
measure the deflection.
2. If the tension or deflection is outside the standard value,
adjust by the following procedure.
(1) Loosen tensioner pulley fixing nut A.
(2) Adjust the amount of belt deflection using adjusting
bolt B.
(3) Tighten fixing nut A.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm
(4) Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and
readjust if necessary.
Caution
Check after turning the crankshaft once or more
clockwise (right turn).
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IGNITION TIMING CHECK
1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.

MUT-II

Condenser 3. Set the timing light to the condenser of the No.1 ignition
coil power supply line (terminal No.3).
4. Start the engine and run at idle.
5. Check that engine idle speed is within the standard value.
Standard value: 600 ± 50 r/min
No.1 ignition coil
NOTE
After 4 minutes or more have passed in the idle running
condition, the idle speed will become 750 r/min.

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6. Select No.17 of the MUT-II Actuator test.
NOTE
At this time, the engine speed will become approximately
750 r/min.
7. Check that basic ignition timing is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5_ BTDC ± 3_
8. If the basic ignition timing is outside the standard value,
inspect the GDI system while referring to GROUP 13A
– Troubleshooting.
9. Press the MUT-II clear key (Select a forced driving cancel
mode) to release the Actuator test.
Caution
If the test is not cancelled, a forced driving will continue
for 27 minutes. Driving under this condition may
damage the engine.
10. Check that ignition timing is at the standard value.
Standard value: approx. 16_BTDC
NOTE
(1) The ignition timing will become approximately 5_BTDC
after more than 4 minutes have passed since the basic
ignition timing set mode was released.
(2) The ignition timing may fluctuate within ±7_BTDC.
This is normal.
(3) In higher altitude, the ignition timing is more advanced
than the standard value by approximately 5 degree.
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IDLE SPEED CHECK

1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
2. Turn off the ignition switch and then connect the MUT-II
to the diagnosis connector.
3. Check the basic ignition timing.
NOTE
Refer to P.11A-9 concerning the check procedure of the
MUT-II basic ignition timing.
Standard value: 5_ BTDC ± 3_
4. Run the engine at idle for 2 minutes.
5. Check the idle speed. Select item No. 22 and take a reading
of the idle speed.
Standard value: 600 ± 50 r/min
NOTE
(1) After 4 minutes or more have passed in the idle running
condition, the idle speed will become 750 r/min.
(2) The idle speed is controlled automatically by the idle
speed control system.

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6. If the idle speed is outside the standard value, inspect the
GDI components by referring to GROUP 13A –
Troubleshooting.

IDLE MIXTURE CHECK

1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.
3. Check that the basic ignition timing is within the standard
value.
NOTE
Refer to P.11A-10 concerning the check procedure of the
MUT-II basic ignition timing.
Standard value: 5_ BTDC ± 3_
4. Run the engine at 2,500 r/min for 2 minutes.
5. Set the CO, HC tester.
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6. Check the CO contents and the HC contents at idle.
NOTE
This measurement should be performed in less than
approximately 4 minutes since the engine speed become
the idle speed.
Standard value
CO contents: 0.6% or less
HC contents: 200 ppm or less
7. If there is a deviation from the standard value, check the
following items:
D Diagnosis output
D Fuel pressure
D Injector
D Ignition coil, spark plug
D EGR control system
D Evaporative emission control system
D Compression pressure
NOTE
Replace the three way catalyst when the CO and HC
contents are not within the standard value, even though

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the result of the inspection is normal on all items.

COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK

1. Before inspection, check that the engine oil, starter and
Crank angle sensor battery are normal. In addition, set the vehicle to the
connector pre-inspection condition.
2. Remove all of the ignition coils and spark plugs.
3. Disconnect the crank angle sensor connector.
NOTE
Doing this will prevent the engine-ECU from carrying out
ignition and fuel injection.
4. Cover the spark plug hole with a shop towel etc., and
after the engine has been cranked, check that no foreign
material is adhering to the shop towel.
Caution
(1) Keep away from the spark plug hole when
cranking.
(2) If compression is measured with water, oil, fuel,
etc., that has come from cracks inside the cylinder,
these materials will become heated and will gush
out from the spark plug hole, which is dangerous.
5. Set compression gauge to one of the spark plug holes.
6. Crank the engine with the throttle valve fully open and
measure the compression pressure.
Standard value (at engine speed of 300 r/min):
1,720 kPa
Limit (at engine speed of 300 r/min):
Min. 1,337 kPa
11A-12 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – On-vehicle Service

7. Measure the compression pressure for all the cylinders,

and check that the pressure differences of the cylinders are
below the limit.
Limit: Max. 100 kPa
8. If there is a cylinder with compression or a compression
difference that is outside the limit, pour a small amount
of engine oil through the spark plug hole, and repeat the
operations in steps 6 and 7.
(1) If the compression increases after oil is added, the
cause of the malfunction is a worn or damaged piston
ring and/or cylinder inner surface.
(2) If the compression does not rise after oil is added,
the cause is a burnt or defective valve seat, or pressure
is leaking from the gasket.
9. Connect the crank angle sensor connector.
10. Install the spark plugs and ignition coils.
11. Use the MUT-II to erase the diagnosis codes.
NOTE
This will erase the diagnosis code resulting from the crank
angle sensor connector being disconnected.

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MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK
Vacuum gauge 1. Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection
condition.
2. Turn off the ignition switch.
3. Connect the engine tachometer or connect the MUT-II
to the diagnosis connector.
4. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) valve, and then connect a vacuum gauge
to the ventilation hose. Plug the positive crankcase
Positive crankcase Plug ventilation (PCV) valve.
ventilation (PCV) valve
5. Start the engine and run it at idle for 4 minutes or more,
and then check the intake manifold vacuum while the
engine is idling.
Limit: Min. 60 kPa
6. Turn off the ignition switch.
7. Remove the vacuum gauge, and then connect the
ventilation hose to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
valve.
8. Remove the engine tachometer or the MUT-II.
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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.
(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.

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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 (for example,
by shifting from N → D).
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. (Refer to P.11A-14, LASH
ADJUSTER AIR BLEEDING.)
6. If the noise has not disappeared even after the air bleeding,
clean the lash adjusters. (Refer to the Engine Workshop
Manual.)
11A-14 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – On-vehicle Service

<LASH ADJUSTER AIR BLEEDING>

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.

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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
Good 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
High-pressure chamber the lash adjusters will return to normal.
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Drive pattern for air bleeding 2. Run the engine at idle for 1 – 3 minutes to let it warm up.
Gradually open the Close the throttle
3. With no load on the engine, repeat the drive pattern shown
throttle valve. valve. in the illustration at left and check if the abnormal noise
Approx. disappears. (The noise should normally disappear after
3,000 r/min 10 – 30 repetitions, but if there is no change in the noise
level after 30 repetitions or more, the problem is probably
Idle speed not due to air inside the lash adjusters.)
15 15 4. After the noise has disappeared, repeat the drive pattern
seconds seconds
shown in the illustration at left a further 5 times.
Once 5. Run the engine at idle for 1 – 3 minutes and check that
the noise has disappeared.

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11A-16 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Crankshaft Pulley

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation
Engine Cover and Under Cover Removal D Drive Belt Tension Adjustment (Refer to P.11A-7.)
D Engine Cover and Under Cover Installation

2
177 – 186 Nm

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4

(Engine oil) 5

Removal steps
1. Drive belt (Power steering and A/C) 4. Crankshaft pulley washer
2. Drive belt (Alternator) 5. Crankshaft pulley
AA" "AA 3. Crankshaft pulley bolt

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

AA" CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REMOVAL

MD990767
MD998719 or
MD998754

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

"AA CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT INSTALLATION
When installing the crankshaft bolt, apply the minimum amount
of engine oil to the bearing surface and thread of the bolt.
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CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
D Air Intake Hose and Resonance Tank Removal and D Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 – Air Cleaner and (Refer to GROUP 15.)
Resonance Tank.) D Fuel Pump (High Pressure) and Fuel Pressure
D Timing Belt Removal and Installation Regulator (High Pressure) Removal and Installation
(Refer to P.11A-29.) (Refer to GROUP 13A.)
D Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying
(Refer to GROUP 14 – On-vehicle Service.)

2
1 Apply engine oil to all
3.4 Nm sliding parts during
installation.

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14
4

21–25 Nm
10–12 Nm
13 21–25 Nm

12–15 Nm 10–12 Nm 10–12 Nm

16 10
12
15 6
8 9
11 35 Nm
5
22 Nm 10–12 Nm

88 Nm
7

Removal steps
1. Earth cable connection 9. Idler pulley
2. Condenser 10. Timing belt rear cover, upper (LH)
3. Rocker cover 11. Timing belt rear cover, lower (RH)
4. Rocker cover gasket 12. Timing belt rear cover, upper (RH)
5. Camshaft position sensor support "BA 13. Beam camshaft cap
6. Camshaft position sensing cylinder 14. Beam camshaft cap gasket
AA" "DA 7. Camshaft sprocket 15. Thrust case
"CA 8. Camshaft oil seal "AA 16. Camshaft
11A-18 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal

Lubrication points
<Seen from underneath
beam camshaft cap>

Sealant:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART
MD970389 or equivalent Sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent

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(Lip section)

(Engine oil)

(Engine oil)

Sealant:
3M Stud locking 4170
or equivalent <Seen from above cylinder head>

Sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8660 or equivalent

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
MB990767
AA" CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL

MD998719

Camshaft sprocket side INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Screw hole
"AA CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to journals and cams of the camshafts.
2. Install the camshafts on the cylinder head.
Caution
Be careful not to confuse the intake camshaft with
the exhaust one. There is a screw hole for the cam
position sensing cylinder mounting bolt on the

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Exhaust camshaft exhaust-side camshaft.

"BA BEAM CAMSHAFT CAP INSTALLATION

Approx. Approx.
106_ 101_ 1. Place the camshaft dowel pin as shown in the illustration.

Dowel pin
Intake side Exhaust side

2. Tighten the beam camshaft cap mounting bolts to the

28 27 31 32
specified torque in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
20 19 23 24 D : 10 – 12 Nm
d : 21 – 25 Nm
12 11 3 15 16

8 7 1 5 6
Intake side Exhaust
side

14 13 2 9 10

22 21 4 17 18

30 29 25 26

Front of engine
11A-20 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal

"CA CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

1. Apply engine oil to the entire circumference of the oil seal
lip.
2. Press-fit the oil seal as shown in the illustration.

MD998713

"DA CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION

Use the special tool to secure the camshaft sprocket in the
same way as during removal, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 88 Nm

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OIL PAN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
D Under Cover Removal and Installation D Engine Oil Draining and Supplying (Refer to GROUP
D Oil Level Gauge Removal and Installation 12 – On-vehicle Service.)

14

9
φ 4 ± 1 mm 8 48 Nm

19 Nm
Groove Bolt
hole
14
7 Nm 24 Nm

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5

7 Nm

13 7 Nm
Sealant: 5
MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART
MD970389 or equivalent 7 Nm 7
18 Nm 11 39 Nm

3 6
93 Nm
10
11
12 Nm

93 Nm
2
4
1

42 Nm
98 – 118 Nm
69 Nm 1 12
4 42 Nm

Removal steps
1. Splash shIeld 8. Oil screen
2. Power steering pressure hose 9. Gasket
clamp 10. Free-wheeling clutch engage switch
3. Steering gear box and shaft connector connection
connection AC" 11. Front differential mount center bolt
AA" 4. Steering gear box installation bolt AC" 12. Front differential mount
AB" 5. Lower oil pan 13. Bell housing cover
6. Drain plug AD" 14. Upper oil pan
"AA 7. Gasket
11A-22 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Oil Pan

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

AA" STEERING GEAR BOX INSTALLATION BOLT
REMOVAL
Remove the steering gear box installation bolts and lower
the steering gear box.

Lower oil pan AB" LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL

Place a piece of wood against the lower oil pan, and tap
the piece of wood with a hammer to remove the lower oil
pan.
Caution
Because the upper oil pan used is made from aluminium,
the oil pan remover (MB998727) should not be used.

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AC" FRONT DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CENTER BOLT/
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT REMOVAL
1. Support the front differential by a jack, and remove the
front differential mount center bolts and the front differential
mount.
2. Remove the jack and lower the front differential.

AD" UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL

After removing all installation bolts, install 2 bolts (M6 85)
in the upper oil pan as shown, noting that one located on
the left side and one on the right side. Turn the bolts to remove
the upper oil pan.
Caution
Because the upper oil pan used is made from aluminium,
the oil pan remover (MB998727) should not be used.

Bolt

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

"AA DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION
Oil pan side
Install the drain plug gasket in the direction so that it faces
as shown in the illustration.
Drain plug
gasket
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CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
7 93 – 103 Nm

<M/T>

10

93 – 103 Nm
8

<A/T>
5

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1

9
4
2 <A/T> <M/T>

Crankshaft
Crankshaft

10 (Engine oil: (Engine oil:

5 bolt washer bolt washer
surface) surface)

Lip section
Lip section
(Bolt thread) (Bolt thread)
8
Engine oil 7

Sealant: 3M Stud locking 4170 or equivalent

Crankshaft front oil seal removal Crankshaft rear oil seal removal
steps steps
D Timing belt (Refer to P.11A-29.) D Transmission assembly
D Crank angle sensor (M/T: Refer to GROUP 22.)
(Refer to GROUP 16.) (A/T: Refer to GROUP 23.)
1. Crankshaft sprocket D Clutch cover and disc <M/T>
2. Key AA" "BA 6. Adapter plate <A/T>
3. Crankshaft sensing blade AA" "BA 7. Flywheel <M/T>
4. Crankshaft spacer AA" "BA 8. Drive plate <A/T>
"CA 5. Crankshaft front oil seal AA" "BA 9. Crankshaft adapter <A/T>
"AA 10. Crankshaft rear oil seal
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

AA" ADAPTER PLATE<A/T>/FLYWHEEL <M/T>/DRIVE
PLATE <A/T>/CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER <A/T>
REMOVAL
Use the special tool to secure the flywheel or drive plate,
and remove the bolts.

MD998781

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

Crankshaft
rear oil seal Crankshaft "AA CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
MD990938 1. Apply a small mount of engine oil to the entire
circumference of the oil seal lip.
2. Install the oil seal by tapping it as far as the chamfered
position of the oil seal case as shown in the illustration.

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MD998776

"AA CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER <A/T>/DRIVE PLATE

<A/T>/FLYWHEEL <M/T>/ADAPTER PLATE<A/T>
INSTALLATION
1. Clean off all sealant, oil and other substances which are
adhering to the threaded bolts, crankshaft thread holes
and the drive plate.
2. Apply oil to the bearing surface of the drive plate bolts.
3. Apply oil to the crankshaft thread holes.
4. Apply sealant to the threaded mounting holes.
Specified sealant: 3M Stud locking 4170 or equivalent
5. Use the special tool to hold the drive plate in the same
manner as removal, and install the bolt.

"CA CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

CrankShaft
1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire
MD998717 circumference of the oil seal lip.
2. Tap the oil seal unit it is flush with the oil seal case.

MD998717
Oil seal
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
D Fuel Discharge Prevention (Refer to GROUP 13A D Fuel Pressure Regulator (High Pressure) and Fuel
– On-vehicle Service.) <Pre-removal only> Pump (High Pressure) Removal and Installation
D Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying (Refer to (Refer to GROUP 13A.)
GROUP 14 – On-vehicle Service.) D Water Bypass Pipe Assembly Removal and
D Engine Oil Draining and Supplying (Refer to GROUP Installation (Refer to GROUP 14 – Water Hose and
12 – On-vehicle Service.) Pipe.)
D Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (Refer to D Timing Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 15.) P.11A-29.)

6 3.4 Nm

78 Nm → 0 Nm → 20 Nm
→ +90_ → +90_ 11 7

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22 Nm
0
12
44 Nm
9
3

8
5

1
26 Nm
13
10–12 Nm 44 Nm
2

35 Nm

10–12 Nm
4

Removal steps
1. Radiator upper hose connection 8. Tension Pulley
2. Idler pulley AA" 9. Power steering oil pump and brack-
3. Timing belt rear cover, upper (LH) et assembly
4. Timing belt rear cover, lower (RH) 10. Heater hose connection
5. Timing belt rear cover, upper (RH) AB" "BA 11. Cylinder head bolt
6. Earth cable connection 12. Cylinder head assembly
7. Rocker cover assembly "AA 13. Cylinder head gasket
11A-26 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Cylinder Head Gasket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

AA" POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND BRACKET
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump and bracket assembly
from the engine with the hose attached.
NOTE
Place the removed power steering oil pomp and bracket
assembly in a place where it will not be a hindrance when
removing and installing the cylinder head assembly, and tie
it with a cord.

AB" CYLINDER HEAD BOLT REMOVAL

Use the special tool to loosen the bolts in two or three steps
in the order of the numbers shown in the illustration, and
then remove the bolts.

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MB991653

Intake side Front of engine

3 5 10 8 2

1 7 9 6 4

Exhaust side

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

"AA CYLINDER HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION
1. Wipe off all oil and grease from the gasket mounting
surface.
2. Install so that the shapes of the cylinder head holes match
the shapes of the respective cylinder head gasket holes.

"BA CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION

Head bolt
Burred side 1. When installing the cylinder head bolts, the length below
the head of the bolts should be within the limit.
Head bolt (Engine If it is outside the limit, replace the bolts.
washer oil)
A Limit (A): 96.4 mm
Cylinder 2. The head bolt washer should be installed with the burred
head side caused by tapping out facing upwards.
3. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the thread section
and the washer of the cylinder head bolt.
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4. Tighten the bolts by the following procedure.
Step Operation Remarks
1 Tighten to 74 Nm. Carry out in the order
shown in the illustration.
2 Fully loosen. Carry out in the reverse
order of that shown in the
illustration.

MB991653 3 Tighten to 20 Nm. Carry out in the order

shown in the illustration.
4 Tighten 90_ of a turn. In the order shown in the
Intake side Front of engine illustration. Mark the head
of the cylinder head bolt
and cylinder head by paint.
8 6 1 3 9 5 Tighten 90_ of a turn. In the order shown in the
illustration. Check that the
painted mark of the head
10 4 2 5 7 bolt is lined up with that of
the cylinder head.
Exhaust side
Caution

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1. Always make a tightening angle just 90_. If it is less
than 90_, the head bolt will be loosened.
2. If it is more than 90_, remove the head bolt and repeat
Step 4 Step 5 the procedure from step 1.
90_ 90_

Painted mark Painted mark

11A-28 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Timing Belt

TIMING BELT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
D Engine Cover Removal and Installation D Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation (Refer
D Air Intake Duct Removal and Installation to P.11A-17.)
(Refer to GROUP 15 – Air Cleaner and Resonance
Tank.)

10 – 12 Nm 11

48 Nm
20 – 25 Nm

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44 Nm 10 – 12 Nm 10
2 7
2 9
4 8
5 12
49 Nm
35 Nm
12 – 15 Nm

12 Nm 49 Nm

6
10 – 12 Nm

Removal steps
1. Timing belt front upper cover 7. Accessory mount
2. Radiator upper installation bolts 8. Front flange
3. Alternator brace "CA D Timing belt tension adjustment
4. Power steering oil pump bracket AA" "BA 9. Timing belt
stay "AA 10. Auto tensioner
5. Crank angle sensor connector 11. Tensioner pulley and arm assembly
6. Timing belt front lower cover 12. Idler pulley
 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Timing Belt 11A-29
Timing marks Timing marks REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AA" TIMING BELT REMOVAL
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark.
Caution
The crankshaft must always be turned clockwise.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt and remove the
timing belt.
Caution
If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to mark
(on its flat side) an arrow indicating the clockwise
direction.

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
98 – 196 N
"AA AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. Apply 98–196 N force to the push rod of the auto tensioner
by pressing it against a metal (cylinder block, etc.), and
measure the movement of the push rod.
A B Movement
Standard value:
Push rod Within 1 mm
Auto tensioner A: Length when it is free (not pressed)
B: Length when it is pressed
A – B: Movement
2. If it is out of the standard value, change the auto tensioner.
3. Use a press or vice to gently compress the auto tensioner
A
B push rod until pin hole A of the push rod and pin hole
B of the tensioner cylinder are aligned.
Caution
If the compression speed is too fast, the push rod
may become damaged, so be sure to carry out this
operation slowly.
Contact piece
Contact piece

4. Once the holes are aligned, insert the set pin.

NOTE
When replacing the auto tensioner with a new part, the
pin will be in the auto tensioner.
5. Install the auto tensioner to the engine.

Set pin
11A-30 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Timing Belt

Camshaft sprocket "BA TIMING BELT INSTALLATION

Timing marks Timing marks
1. Align the timing marks of each camshaft sprocket and
the crankshaft sprocket.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt.
3. Move the crankshaft sprocket half a tooth width in the
anti-clockwise direction.

Crankshaft sprocket

Timing
marks

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4. Place the timing belt on the exhaust-side camshaft
Paper clip
sprocket, and hold it in the position shown in the illustration
with a paper clip.

Timing marks 5. Place the timing belt on the intake-side sprocket while
using two wrenches to align the timing marks.

Timing marks

6. Hold the belt in the position shown in the illustration with

another paper clip.
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7. Place the belt onto the idler pulley, water pump sprocket,
crankshaft sprocket and tensioner pulley in that order.
8. Remove the two paper clips.
Idler
Tensioner pulley
pulley
Water
pump
sprocket
Crankshaft
sprocket

9. Lift the tensioner pulley in the direction of the arrow and

tighten the tensioner pulley bolt.
10. Check to be sure that all timing marks are aligned.
11. Adjust the timing belt tension.

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Fixing bolt "CA TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
MD998767
1. After turning the crankshaft a 1/4 turn anti-clockwise, turn
it clockwise to the position where the timing marks are
Pin hole
aligned.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the tensioner pulley and using the
special tool and a torque wrench, apply tension to the timing
belt; then tighten the fixing bolt at the specified torque.
Tensioner
pulley Standard Value:
2.5 – 4.0 Nm [timing belt tension torque (reference
value)]
Caution
When tightening the fixing bolt, ensure that the
tensioner pulley shaft doesn’t rotate with the bolt.

3. Take out the 2 mm Allen wrench from the auto tensioner.

At this time, check to be sure that 2 mm Allen wrench
can be pulled out easily.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 turns, and after leaving
it in this position for 5 minutes or more, check again to
2 mm Allen be sure that the auto tensioner 2 mm Allen wrench can
wrench be pulled out or inserted easily.
11A-32 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Timing Belt

NOTE
Even if the 2 mm Allen wrench cannot be easily inserted,
A
then it is satisfactory if the amount of protrusion of the
auto tensioner rod is within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 3.8 – 4.5 mm
If it is outside the standard value, repeat the operations
in steps 1 to 4.
4. Check to be sure that the timing marks on all sprockets
are aligned.

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
Mounting locations marked by * should be provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened after
placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

D Fuel Discharge Prevention (Refer to GROUP 13A D Air Cleaner and Resonance Tank Removal and
– On-vehicle Service.) <Pre-removal only> Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)
D Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying (Refer to D Transmission Assembly Removal and Installation
GROUP 14 – On-vehicle Service.) (Refer to GROUP 23.)
D Engine Oil Draining and Supplying (Refer to GROUP D Drive Belt Tension Adjustment (Refer to P.11A-7.)
12 – On-vehicle Service.) <Post-installation only>
D Hood Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 42.)
D Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer
to GROUP 14.)

1
13

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28 Nm

9
4
3
28 Nm

15
12

11 14
10
4
1
5 Nm

25 Nm*

6
18 Nm
5 Nm
5 8

Removal steps
1. Engine harness connector 8. Drive belt
2. Earth cable connection AA" 9. Power steering oil pump
3. Brake booster vacuum hose AB" 10. A/C compressor
connection 11. Fuel return hose connection
4. Vacuum hose connection 12. Fuel pressure hose connection
5. Battery cable connection 13. Heater hose connection
6. A/T fluid pipe clamp 14. Engine mount installation nut
7. Steering gear box and shaft AC" "AA 15. Engine assembly
connection
11A-34 ENGINE <4G9-GDI> – Engine Assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

AA" POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump from the engine with
the hose attached.
NOTE
Place the removed power steering oil pump where it will not
be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine
assembly, and tie it with a cord.

AB" A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

Disconnect the A/C compressor connector and remove the
compressor from the compressor bracket with the hose still
attached.
NOTE
Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a
hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly,
and tie it with a cord.

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AC" ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Check that all cables, hoses and harness connectors,
etc. are disconnected from the engine.
2. Lift the chain block slowly to remove the engine assembly
upward from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

"AA ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the engine assembly, checking that the cables, hoses,
and harness connectors are not clamped.
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ENGINE <4G9>
CONTENTS

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Outline of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Idle Mixture Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compression Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Manifold Vacuum Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL . . . . 4
SEALANT AND ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TIMING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 General/General Information/Service
11A-2 ENGINE <4G9> – Specifications/Sealant and Adhesive

GENERAL
OUTLINE OF CHANGES
Due to the new addition of the 4G94 engine vehicles, the following service procedures have been established
regarding the sections which differ from that of the previous models with the 4G93 engine. The same
procedures as before are applied except for the items shown below.
 Change in the CO and HC concentration
 Change in compression pressure
 Change of the limits in the intake manifold negative pressure
 Removal and installation of camshaft and camshaft oil seal
 Removal and installation of cylinder head gasket
 Change in the protrusion of the auto tensioner rod
GENERAL INFORMATION
Items 4G94-GDI

Total displacement mL 1,999

Bore × Stroke mm 81.5 × 95.8
Compression ratio 11.0

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard value Limit
CO concentration % 0.5 or less –
HC concentration ppm 100 or less –
Compression pressure kPa – r/min 1,800 – 200 1,320 – 200
Intake manifold negative pressure kPa – 56
Shank length of cylinder head bolt mm – 96.4
Protrusion of auto tensioner rod mm 4.8 – 5.5 –

SEALANT AND ADHESIVE

Application location Specified sealants Remarks
Beam camshaft cap MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or Semi-drying
y g
Cylinder head equivalent
i l t sealant
l t

Camshaft position sensor support

Camshaft thrust cover 3M Stud Locking 4170 or equivalent –
 ENGINE <4G9> – Special Tools/On-vehicle Service 11A-3
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tools Number Name Use
MB990767 Front hub and Camshaft sprocket held
flange york holder

MD998719 Crankshaft pulley

holder pin

MD998713 Camshaft oil seal Press–fitting camshaft oil seal

installer

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MB991653 Cylinder head bolt Removal and installation of cylinder head bolt
wrench

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
IDLE MIXTURE CHECK
Standard value
CO contents: 0.5% or less
HC contents: 100 ppm or less
COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK
Standard value (at engine speed of 200 r/min):
1,800 kPa
Limit (at engine speed of 200 r/min):
Min. 1,320 kPa
MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK
Limit: Min. 56 kPa
11A-4 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal

CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations
 Fuel Overflow Prevention Operation <only for pre-removal>
 Fuel Leak Check <only for post-installation>
 Air Bleeding The High-pressure Fuel Line <only for post-installation>
[Refer to GROUP 13A – Fuel Pump (High-pressure).]
 Removal and Installation of Under Cover
 Check and Adjustment of Drive Belt Tension <only for post-installation>
 Draining and Filling of Engine Coolant
 Removal and Installation of Air Intake Hose and Resonance Tank

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 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal 11A-5

3.0 Nm

9.0 Nm
13
14
15 12

7 (3M ATD Part No. 8121)

4 17
6
9

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11 16
6 10
3.5 Nm
3
8
14 Nm 3.5 Nm
5

2
18

19
20
21

Removal steps
E 1. Engine cover 11. Ignition coil connector
2. Power steering oil pressure switch 12. Camshaft position sensor connector
connector 13. Throttle control servo connector
3. A/C compressor magnetic clutch 14. Throttle position sensor connector
connector 15. Purge control solenoid valve
4. Ignition failure sensor connector connector
5. Crank angle sensor connector 16. Breather hose
6. Front wiring harness and injector/EGR 17. PCV hose
wiring harness combination connector  Ignition coil
7. Fuel pressure sensor connector  Intake manifold
8. Detonation sensor connector  Timing belt
9. Engine coolant temperature sensor 18. Intake rocker cover
connector 19. intake rocker cover gasket
10. Engine coolant temperature gauge 20. Exhaust rocker cover
unit connector 21. Exhaust rocker cover gasket
11A-6 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal

Apply engine oil to any 19 – 23 Nm

rotating area at the
installation.
10 – 12 Nm
19 – 23 Nm

29

24

10 – 12 Nm

30 33
32

31 22 Nm

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22 25

27
26
12 – 15 Nm
34
35
89 Nm
28

23
36 Nm

A 22. Camshaft sprocket 28. O-ring

23. Idler pulley C 29. Beam camshaft cap
24. Timing belt rear upper cover 30. Beam camshaft cap gasket
D 25. Camshaft oil seal B 31. Intake camshaft
 Fuel pump (high-pressure) B 32. Exhaust camshaft
(Refer to GROUP 13A.) 33. Camshaft position sensing cylinder
26. Camshaft position sensor support 34. Rocker arm
27. Camshaft thrust cover A 35. Lash adjuster
 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal 11A-7
LUBRICANT AND SEALANT APPLICATION LOCATIONS
<Beam camshaft cap bottom surface observation>
Section A – A
A
φ3 mm
A

Sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent

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Adhesive:
3M Stud Locking 4170
or equivalent
Engine oil (lip)

Engine oil

Sealant:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART
MD970389 or equivalent

<Cylinder head top surface observation>

Sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART MD970389 or equivalent

11A-8 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

MB990767 A CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
Caution
To avoid the danger of damage caused by
interference of the valve and the piston, rotate the
MD998719
crankshaft from No.1 cylinder compression top dead
centre to 90 in the forward direction (clockwise).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

A LASH ADJUSTER INSTALLATION
Caution
To use the lash adjuster again, be sure to clean and
check it before installation.
(Refer to Engine Workshop Manual.)

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Camshaft sprocket side B EXHAUST CAMSHAFT/INTAKE CAMSHAFT
Screw INSTALLATION
hole
1. Apply engine oil to the cam and the journal of the
camshaft.
2. Install the camshaft to the cylinder head.
Caution
Do not mistake the intake side for the exhaust
side. There is a screw hole for the camshaft
Exhaust camshaft position sensing cylinder mounting bolt at the
exhaust side of the camshaft.

Intake side Exhaust side

C BEAM CAMSHAFT CAP INSTALLATION
1. Set the dowel pin of the camshaft at the position shown
in the illustration.
Dowel pin
Approx. 16

Dowel pin Approx. 30

 ENGINE <4G9> – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal 11A-9
2. Tighten the beam camshaft cap mounting bolt to the
27 26 30 31 specified torque in the order of the numbers shown in
the illustration.
19
22 23 Symbol Number Dimensions Tightening
of unit mm (Nominal torque Nm
12 11 3 15 16 diameter ×
nominal length)
 4 8 × 32 19 – 23
8 7 1 5 6
 16 6 × 35 10 – 12
7 8 × 40 19 – 23
14 13 2 9 10 4 8 × 40

21 20 4 17 18

29 28 24 25

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Front of the engine

D CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION

1. Apply engine oil to the circumference of the oil seal
lip.
2. Press-fit the oil seal as shown in the illustration.

MD998713

E ENGINE COVER INSTALLATION

2 4 1. Tighten the mounting bolt temporarily in the order of the
numbers shown in the illustration so that the engine cover
can be moved by hand.
2. Tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque in the
order of the numbers shown in the illustration.
3 1
Tightening torque: 3.0 Nm
11A-10 ENGINE <4G9> – Cylinder Head Gasket

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations
 Removal and Installation of Engine Cover (Refer to P.11A-5.)
 Fuel Overflow Prevention Operation <only for pre-removal>
 Fuel Leak Check <only for post-installation>
 Air Bleeding the High-pressure Fuel Line <only for post-installation>
[Refer to GROUP 13A – Fuel Pump (High-pressure).]
 Removal and Installation of Under Cover
 Check and Adjustment of Drive Belt Tension <only for post-installation>
 Draining and Filling of Engine Coolant
 Removal and Installation of Timing Belt Rear Upper Cover (Refer to P.11A-6.)
 Removal and Installation of Fuel Pump (High-pressure) (Refer to GROUP 13A.)
 Removal and Installation of Exhaust Manifold
 Removal and Installation of Water Pipe
 Removal and Installation of EGR Valve and Support Assembly

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74 Nm → 0 Nm → 20 Nm → +90 → +90
(when the engine is cold)

(Engine oil)

1 2

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7

22 Nm

3 29 Nm
44 Nm

29 Nm

44 Nm
4

Removal steps
A C 1. Connection of radiator upper hose C B 5. Cylinder head bolt
2. Connection of heater hose 6. Cylinder head assembly
B 3. Power steering oil pump A 7. Cylinder head gasket
4. Power steering oil pump bracket
11A-12 ENGINE <4G9> – Cylinder Head Gasket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

A RADIATOR UPPER HOSE REMOVAL
Put mating marks on the radiator upper hose and the
hose clamp for removal.

B POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL

Remove the power steering oil pump with the hose
attached from the bracket.
NOTE
Tie the removed power steering oil pump and the A/C
compressor with strings to set aside so that they will not
hinder the removal and installation of the engine
assembly.

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C CYLINDER HEAD BOLT REMOVAL
Intake side Exhaust side
1. Set the dowel pin of the camshaft at the position shown
Dowel pin in the illustration.
Approx. 16

Dowel pin Approx. 30

2. Use the special tool to loosen the bolt in the order of

the numbers shown in the illustration in two to three stages
for removal.

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3 5 10 8 2

1 7 9 6 4

Front of the engine

 ENGINE <4G9> – Cylinder Head Gasket 11A-13
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION
1. Remove gasket attached on the mounting surface of
the gasket.
Caution
Be careful not to let foreign objects get inside the
engine coolant and the oil line.
2. Install so that the each hole of the cylinder head is
aligned with each hole of the cylinder head gasket.

B CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION

Sagging side 1. Check that the neck down length of the cylinder head
(Engine oil) bolt is within the limit. If it is outside the limit value,
replace the bolt with a new one.
Limit (A): 96.4 mm
2. Face the sagging side of the bored cylinder head bolt
washer towards the direction shown in the illustration
to install to the cylinder head bolt.

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A 3. Apply a little amount of engine oil to the cylinder
head bolt thread and the washer.

4. Use the special tool to tighten the bolt according to the

following procedure (plasticity tightening).
(1) Tighten the bolt to 74 Nm in the order of the
numbers shown in the illustration.
(2) Loosen the bolt completely in the reverse order of
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(3) Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm in the order of the
numbers shown in the illustration.

(4) Put the paint mark on the head of the cylinder

head bolt and the cylinder to tighten to the 90 in
the order of the numbers shown in the illustration.
(5) Tighten to the 90 in the order of the numbers
shown in the illustration so that the paint marks
on the head of the cylinder head bolt and cylinder
8 6 1 3 9 head are aligned.
Caution
1. If the tightening angle is less than 90, the
bolt is not sufficiently tightened.
10 4 2 5 7 2. If the tightening angle is beyond the limit,
remove the bolt and start from step 1
Front of the engine again.

Step (4) Step (5)

90 90

Paint mark Paint mark

11A-14 ENGINE <4G9> – Cylinder Head Gasket/Timing Belt

C RADIATOR UPPER HOSE INSTALLATION

1. Insert the radiator upper hose to the convex section
of the water outlet fitting.
2. Align the mating mark on the radiator upper hose with
that of the hose clamp to install.

TIMING BELT
A INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Timing belt tension adjustment
Standard value (A): 4.8 – 5.5 mm

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