D - ADJUSTMENTS

1993 Mitsubishi Montero

1993 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Chrysler Corp./Mitsubishi On-Vehicle Adjustments

Dodge; Ram-50
Mitsubishi; Montero, Pickup

ENGINE MECHANICAL
Before performing any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or
ignition system, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay.

VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE: These models use hydraulic lash adjusters and do not require
periodic valve adjustment.

VALVE ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft in opposite direction of normal
engine rotation.

CHECKING HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTERS

1) Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove valve
cover. Position cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression stroke. Check
intake rockers on cylinders No. 1 and 2. Check exhaust rockers on
cylinders No. 1 and 3.
2) Push downward on end of rocker arm above lash adjuster.
Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees and check intake rockers on cylinders
No. 3 and 4. Check exhaust rockers on cylinders No. 2 and 4. If lash
adjuster is normal, it will feel solid.
3) If lash adjuster moves downward easily when pushed,
replace adjuster. If lash adjuster feels soft or spongy, air has
probably entered lash adjuster. If this occurs, check engine oil
level. If engine oil level is okay, check oil screen and oil screen
gasket for damage.
4) After repairing cause of air leak, warm engine to
operating temperature. Drive vehicle at low speed for approximately 5
minutes. Turn engine off for a few minutes.
5) Restart engine and drive at low speed for approximately 5
minutes. Repeat this step several times for about one hour. This helps
remove air from engine oil.

IGNITION TIMING
NOTE: Perform all adjustments with engine at normal operating
temperature, cooling fan and accessories off, transmission
in Park or Neutral, and front wheels in straight-ahead
position.

NOTE: Adjustment of ignition timing cannot be performed on

vehicles equipped with Distributorless Ignition Systems
(DIS). If ignition timing is not within specification, see
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR in I - SYS/COMP TESTS article
in this section.

1) Locate ignition timing adjustment connector. See IGNITION

TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION table. Connect jumper wire
between ignition timing adjustment connector and ground. Check
ignition basic timing.
2) If ignition basic timing is not within specification,
loosen distributor and rotate to adjust timing if necessary. See
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. Remove jumper wire from ignition
timing adjustment connector.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2) (3) Actual

2.4L ................ 3-7 @ 600-800 ........ 8 @ 600-800

3.0L
Montero ........... 3-7 @ 600-800 ....... 15 @ 600-800
Pickup & Ram-50 ... 3-7 @ 650-850 ....... 15 @ 650-850

(1) - With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or

vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.
(2) - With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded
or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected.
Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) - If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea
level, actual timing may be advanced.




























































IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION




























































Application (1) (2) Wire Color Location

Montero ................ White/Yellow ............. (3)

Pickup & Ram-50
2.4L ................. Black/Blue ............... (4)
3.0L ................. White/Yellow ............. (4)

(1) - Remove waterproof female connector (if equipped) for

access to wire.
(2) - Ground connector at wire end for basic timing
adjustment.
(3) - On main wiring harness, near wiper motor on firewall.
(4) - Near left rear corner of engine compartment, below
cruise control actuator (if equipped).

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

NOTE: Perform adjustments with engine at normal operating
temperature, cooling fan and accessories off,
transmission in Park or Neutral, and front wheels in
straight-ahead position.

CURB (SLOW) IDLE SPEED

NOTE: Curb idle speed is controlled by Idle Air Control (IAC)
motor. Adjustment is usually not necessary. For curb idle
speed specifications, see IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table
under BASIC IDLE SPEED.

1) Check ignition timing and adjust if necessary. See

IGNITION TIMING. Run engine at 2000-3000 RPM for more than 5 seconds.
Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes. Check curb idle speed.
2) If curb idle speed is not within specification, check IAC
system. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in this section. If IAC system
is okay, adjust basic idle speed. See BASIC IDLE SPEED.

BASIC IDLE SPEED

NOTE: ALWAYS check TPS adjustment after adjusting basic idle
speed. See THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS).

NOTE: For Data Link Connector (DLC) location, see G - TESTS

W/CODES article in this section.

NOTE: Ensure vehicle is at normal operating temperature with all

lights, cooling fan and accessories off. Shift transmission
into Neutral or Park position.

1) Insert paper clip or appropriate probe into tachometer

connector. See TACHOMETER CONNECTOR LOCATION table. Connect a primary
voltage detecting type tachometer to paper clip.
2) Connect a jumper wire between data link terminal No. 10
and vehicle ground. See Fig. 1. Connect a jumper wire between ignition
timing adjustment connector and vehicle ground. See IGNITION TIMING
ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATION table under IGNITION TIMING.
3) Start and run engine at idle. Check basic idle speed. See
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. If idle speed is not within
specifications, turn engine speed adjusting screw until correct engine
speed is obtained. See Fig. 2. Access to speed adjusting screw is
obtained by removing rubber plug on throttle body.
4) If idle speed cannot be lowered by adjusting engine speed
adjusting screw, determine if fixed speed adjusting screw (stop screw
contacting throttle lever) has been adjusted. See FIXED SPEED
ADJUSTING SCREW for procedure.
5) After all adjustments are verified correct, possible cause
of incorrect idle speed is deterioration of fast idle air control
motor. Throttle valve must be replaced to correct symptom. Disconnect
jumper wires and recheck idle speed.

TACHOMETER CONNECTOR LOCATION TABLE

Application Type Location

3.0L ......................... 1-Pin .............. (1)

2.4L ......................... 1-Pin ............... (2)

(1) - Backprobe connector to noise filter (White/Black

wire) mounted on ignition coil bracket.
(2) - On main harness, on firewall to left of Vehicle
Identification Plate.




























































IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS TABLE




























































Application Curb Idle Basic Idle

2.4L ........................ 600-800 .......... 600-800

3.0L
Montero ................... 600-800 .......... 600-800
Pickup & Ram-50 ........... 650-850 .......... 650-850




























































Fig. 1: Locating Data Link Connector (Typical)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Idle Speed (Typical)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

FIXED SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW

NOTE: Fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (FSAS) is preset by manufacturer
and usually does not require adjustment. Only adjust FSAS if
other adjustment procedures require it, or if manufacturer’s
original setting has been changed.

(3.0L)
1) Loosen throttle cable. Loosen FSAS lock nut. See Fig. 3.
Turn FSAS counterclockwise until throttle valve is fully closed. Turn
FSAS clockwise until throttle valve begins to open. Turn FSAS
clockwise 1 1/4 turns after throttle valve begins to open.
2) Tighten lock nut while holding FSAS in position. Adjust
throttle cable. Adjust basic idle speed. See BASIC IDLE SPEED under
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE. Adjust throttle position sensor. See THROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR (TPS).

NOTE: Eclipse 2.0L DOHC uses an idle position switch as the Fixed
Speed Adjusting Screw (FSAS). For adjustment, see IDLE
POSITION SWITCH under THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS).

(2.4L)
To adjust Fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (FSAS), adjust basic
idle speed. See BASIC IDLE SPEED under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE.

Fig. 3: Adjusting Fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (Typical)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

IDLE MIXTURE
NOTE: Idle mixture is computer controlled on fuel injected engines
and is nonadjustable. CO level specifications are not
 available from manufacturer.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

TPS ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Ensure basic idle speed is set to specification before
adjusting TPS. See BASIC IDLE SPEED under IDLE SPEED &
MIXTURE. Perform all adjustments with engine at normal
operating temperature, front wheels in straight-ahead
position, cooling fan and all accessories off, and
transmission in Park or Neutral.

TPS SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application (1) Volts

Pickup (3.0L), Ram-50 (2.4L) ..................... .48-.52

Montero ........................................... .4-1.0

(1) - At idle.




























































Montero
1) Disconnect TPS connector. Using external ohmmeter, measure
resistance between TPS terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig. 4. Insert .256"
(.65 mm) feeler gauge between fixed speed adjusting screw and throttle
lever.
2) Loosen TPS mounting screws and rotate TPS fully clockwise.
Ensure there is continuity between terminals No. 1 and 2. Rotate TPS
counterclockwise until there is no continuity and tighten screws.
Install Test Harness (MB991348) between TPS and harness connector.
3) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure TPS
output voltage between terminals No. 1 and 3. See TPS SPECIFICATION
table. If voltage is not within specifications, check harness and
sensor. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in this section.

Pickup, Ram-50
1) Disconnect TPS connector. Using external ohmmeter, measure
resistance between TPS terminals No. 3 and 4. See Fig. 4. Insert .256"
(.65 mm) feeler gauge between fixed speed adjusting screw and throttle
lever.
2) Loosen TPS mounting screws and rotate TPS fully clockwise.
Ensure there is continuity between terminals No. 3 and 4. Rotate TPS
counterclockwise until there is no continuity and tighten screws.
Install Test Harness (MB991348) between TPS and harness connector.
3) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure TPS
output voltage between terminals No. 2 and 4. See TPS SPECIFICATIONS
table. If voltage is not within specification, check harness and
sensor. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in this section.

Fig. 4: Identifying TPS Connector

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

IDLE POSITION SWITCH

NOTE: Idle position switch is preset by manufacturer. Adjustment
is usually not necessary. If other procedures require
adjustment of idle position switch or if switch setting has
been changed, adjust switch as follows.

Idle position switch is incorporated into IAC motor and is

automatically adjusted when TPS is adjusted. See TPS ADJUSTMENT.