Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 62

4. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM (EXCEPT

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER) (CHECK

FOR CLOGGING)

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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, fuel vapor will
escape  into  the  atmosphere  causing  excessive  emissions.
Disconnect  the  line  at  both  ends,  and  blow  it  clean  with
compressed air. Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap from the
filler  tube  and  check  to  see  if  there  is  evidence  that  the  seal
makes improper contact to the filler tube.

5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)

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Iridium plugs are used. Use care not to damage the iridium
tips of the plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Iridium tip

Platinum tip

Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine
performance and reduce exhaust emission level. Therefore,
they should be replaced periodically with new ones.
Spark plug type

MAKER
NGK

The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.

Spark plug gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch)

Install the spark plugs and tighten to 25 ± 5 N·m (18 ± 4 ft-lb).

6. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE CLEARANCE

<INTAKE SIDE ONLY> (INSPECT AND ADJUST)

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Before checks, check that the engine oil, starter and battery
are normal. Also, set the vehicle in the following condition:

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

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Lights and all accessories: OFF

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Transaxle: P range

NOTE:

On vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight,

etc. remain lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF"
position but this is no problem for checks and adjustment.

Remove all of the ignition coils.

Remove the rocker cover.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the notch on the pulley is
lined up with the "T" mark on the timing indicator.

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No. 6

No. 2

No. 4

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Right bank

Left bank

No. 1

No. 5

No. 3

Move the rocker arms on the No.1 and No.4 cylinders up and
down by hand to determine which cylinder has its piston at the
top dead center on the compression stroke.
If both intake and exhaust valve rocker arms have a valve lash,
the piston in the cylinder corresponding to these rocker arms
is at the top dead center on the compression stroke.

Valve clearance inspection and adjustment can be performed
on rocker arms indicated by white arrow mark when the No.1
cylinder piston is at the top dead center on the compression
stroke, and on rocker arms indicated by black arrow mark
when the No.4 cylinder piston is at the top dead center on the
compression stroke.

Measure the valve clearance for intake side.
If the valve clearance is not as specified, loosen the rocker
arm lock nut and adjust the clearance using a thickness gauge
while turning the adjusting screw.

Standard value (hot engine): 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)

NOTE:

Valve clearance check and adjustment is

unnecessary for exhaust side due to auto lash adjuster
installed.

While holding the adjusting screw with a screwdriver to
prevent it from turning, tighten the lock nut to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 9 ± 1 N·m (80 ± 9 in-lb)

Turn the crankshaft 360 degrees to line up the notch on the
crankshaft pulley with the "T" mark on the timing indicator.

10.

Repeat steps (7) and (8) on other valves for clearance
adjustment.

11.

Install the rocker cover.

12.

Install the ignition coils.

7. TIMING BELT (REPLACE)

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Replace the belt with a new one according to the maintenance
schedule P.00-53to assure proper engine performance.
For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11A,
Engine Mechanical - Timing Belt - Removal and Installation P.
11A-49.

8. DRIVE BELT (FOR GENERATOR, WATER PUMP,

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP) (CHECK

CONDITION)

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Power steering oil pump drive belt tension check

When using special tool MB992080: recommendation

Required Special Tools:

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MB992080: Belt tension meter set

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MB992081: Belt tension meter

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MB992082: Microphone assembly

NOTE:

The vibration frequency measuring method is

recommended for check and adjustment of the drive belt
tension.

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MB992081

Belt tension meter set (MB992080)

MB992082

Connect the special tool MB992082 to the special tool
MB992081 of the Special tool MB992080.

Press the "POWER" button to turn on the power supply.

Press the numeral key of "1" and check that "No.1" appears
on the upper left of the display.

NOTE:

This operation is to temporarily set the preset

data such as the belt specifications, because if the
measurement is taken without input of the belt
specifications, conversion to tension value (N) cannot be
made, resulting in judgement of error.

Press "Hz" button twice to change the display to the frequency
display (Hz).

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15˚

10 − 15 mm
(0.4 − 0.59 in)

MB992080

Tap lightly
with a finger

Power steering
oil pump pulley

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The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as
close to normal temperature as possible.

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Do not allow any contaminants such as water or oil to get
onto the microphone.

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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.

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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.

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Do not take the measurement while the vehicle's engine
is running.

Hold special tool MB992080 to the middle of the drive belt
between the pulleys (at the place indicated by arrow),
approximately 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.59 inch) away from the rear
surface of the belt so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within
an angle of ± 15 degree).

Press the "MEASURE" button.

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 measure that the vibration frequency of the
belt is within the standard value.

Standard value: 128 - 165 Hz

When using scan tool MB991958: recommendation

Required Special Tools:

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MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

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MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

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MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

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MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set

NOTE:

The vibration frequency measuring method is

recommended for check and adjustment of the drive belt
tension.

To prevent damage to special tool MB991824, always turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before
connecting or disconnecting special tool MB991824.

Connect special tool MB991668 to special tool MB991824.

Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.

Connect scan tool MB991910 to the data link connector.

Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and select "Belt
Tension" from the menu special tool MB991824 screen.

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10 − 20 mm
(0.4 − 0.8 in)

Tap lightly
with a finger

15˚

MB991668

Power steering
oil pump pulley

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The temperature of the surface of the belt should be as
close to normal temperature as possible.

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Do not allow any contaminants such as water or oil to get
onto the microphone.

｠

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.

｠

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.

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Do not take the measurement while the vehicle's engine
is running.

Hold special tool MB991668 to the middle of the drive belt
between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow),
about 10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 inch) away from the rear surface
of the belt and so that it is perpendicular to the belt (within an
angle of ± 15 degree angle).

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.

Standard value: 128 - 165 Hz

WHEN USING A TENSION GAUGE

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Power steering
oil pump pulley

Tension gauge

Use a belt tension gauge to check that the belt tension is within
the standard value.

Standard value: 294 - 490 N (66 - 110 lb)

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