Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1387

11B-38
ENGINE OVERHAUL -
MD998442
MD998442
Diesel oil
MD998442
MD998442
Diesel oil
Diesel oil
Diesel oil
Rocker Arm and Camshaft
(3) Lightly press down on the steel ball inside using the
special tool MD998442. Remove all matter and
deteriorated oil adhered on the plunger by pressing the
tool back and forth five to ten times until the plunger
moves smoothly.
Caution
The steel ball spring's load is extremely weak,
so if the special tool is pressed in with force,
the functions of the lash adjuster could be
damaged.
NOTE
The plunger movement must not snag at this time.
If the movement is abnormal, replace the lash adjuster.
(4) Remove the lash adjuster from the vat, and while
lightly pressing down on the steel ball, press the
plunger and removal all diesel oil, etc., inside the
pressure chamber.
Caution
Always face the oil hole on the side of the lash
adjuster toward vat A. Never face the oil hole
toward people.
(5) Submerge the lash adjuster in vat B. Lightly press
down on the steel ball inside using the special tool
MD998442. Clean the inside of the lash adjuster
pressure chamber by pressing the tool back and forth
five to ten times until the plunger moves smoothly.
Caution
The steel ball spring's load is extremely weak,
so if the special tool is pressed in with force,
the functions of the lash adjuster could be
damaged.
(6) Remove the lash adjuster from the vat, and while
lightly pressing down on the steel ball, press the
plunger and removal all diesel oil, etc., inside the
pressure chamber.
Caution
Always face the oil hole on the side of the lash
adjuster toward vat A. Never face the oil hole
toward people.