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Vacuum Diaphragm Rod

Starion

1) Disconnect vacuum hose at vacuum diaphragm. Remove

diaphragm from transmission case. Using depth gauge, measure depth

"L". See Fig 1.

2) Ensure vacuum throttle valve is pushed into valve body

as far as possible. Select correct length rod to adjust. See VACUUM

DIAPHRAGM ROD SELECTION table.

VACUUM DIAPHRAGM ROD SELECTION

Depth "L" In. (mm) Rod Length In. (mm) Part No.
Under 1.006 (25.55) 1.142 (29.0) MD610614
1.010-1.026 (25.65-26.05) 1.16 (29.5) MD610615
1.030-1.045 (26.15-26.55) 1.18 (3.0) MD610616
1.050-1.065 (26.65-27.05) 1.20 (30.5) MD610617
Over 1.069 (27.15) 1.22 (31.0) MD610618
Fig 1: Adjusting Vacuum Diaphragm Rod on Starion
G82847Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTORS OF AMERICA.