Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the gasket, O-ring, oil seal. Always replace with a new one when assembling.
Do not use grease, use petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline).
Apply ATF to friction components, rotating parts, and sliding parts before installation. Immerse a new clutch discs or brake discs in ATF for at least two hours before assembling them.
When replacing a bushing, replace the assembly which it belongs to.
Do not use cloth gloves or shop towels during assembly. Use nylon cloth or other lint-free material.

Install special tool MD998412 in the installation screw hole of the transfer drive gear bearing located in the transaxle case. Using this as a guide, install the transfer drive gear bearing and gear in the transaxle case.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Md998412 In The Installation Screw Hole Of The Transfer Drive Gear
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Tighten the seven mounting bolts < F4A42 > and eight mounting bolts < F4A51 > of the transfer drive gear bearing to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 34 +/- 2 N.m (25 +/- 1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Tightening Mounting Bolts Of Transfer Drive Gear Bearing
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Install the low reverse brake piston, return spring, and spring retainer into the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Installing Low-Reverse Brake Piston, Return Spring, And Spring Retainer Into Transaxle Case
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Fit a new O-ring into the groove of one-way clutch inner race.

Fig 4: Fitting New O-Ring Into Groove Of One-Way Clutch Inner Race
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Check the placement of the identification notches in the one-way clutch inner race. Install the one-way clutch inner race to the transfer drive gear bearing so that the notches fall along the A - A line.

Fig 5: Identifying Placement Of Identification Notches In One-Way Clutch Inner Race
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Put the snap ring on the inner race.
Set special tools MD998703 < F4A42 > or MD998338 < F4A51 > and MD998924 as shown, and then compress the one-way clutch inner race and install the snap ring.
NOTE: This illustration shows F4A51.

Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool
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Install the wave spring onto the low reverse brake piston.

Fig 7: Installing Wave Spring Onto Low-Reverse Brake Piston
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Install the six brake discs, five brake plates and snap ring as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Do not install the pressure plate at this time.
Install special tool MB991631 < F4A42 > or MB991632 < F4A51 > on the brake disc.
Install the reaction plate and the used snap ring.
Move special tool MB991631 < F4A42 > or MB991632 < F4A51 > to measure the end play of reaction plate. Then replace the snap ring installed in step 11 to adjust the end play to standard value.
Standard value: 0 - 0.16 mm (0 - 0.0063 inch)

Fig 8: Measuring End Play Of Reaction Plate F4A42
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Fig 9: Measuring End Play Of Reaction Plate F4A51
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Install the brake discs and brake plates as shown in the figure.
Number of brake discs and plates

Fig 10: Brake Discs And Plates Number Chart
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Fig 11: Placing Special Tool On Top Of Brake Disc In Place Of Pressure Plate F4A42
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Place special tool MB991631 < F4A42 > or MB991632 < F4A51 > on top of the brake disc in place of the pressure plate.
Install the return spring, second brake piston and snap ring.

Fig 12: Placing Special Tool On Top Of Brake Disc In Place Of Pressure Plate F4A51
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Move special tool MB991631 < F4A42 > or MB991632 < F4A51 > and measure its movement.
Standard value of end play (Reference):

0.79 - 1.25 mm (0.0311 - 0.0492 inch) < F4A42 >

1.09 - 1.55 mm (0.0429 - 0.0610 inch) < F4A51 >
Select a pressure plate whose thickness corresponds to the measured amount of movement from the following table.

Fig 13: Measuring Movement Of Special Tool
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PRESSURE PLATE FOR SECOND BRAKE < F4A42 >

Fig 14: Pressure Plate Chart For Second Brake F4A42
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Fig 15: Identifying Movement Amount Of Special Tool F4A42
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PRESSURE PLATE FOR SECOND BRAKE < F4A51 >

Fig 16: Pressure Plate Chart For Second Brake F4A51
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Fig 17: Identifying Movement Amount Of Special Tool F4A51
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Turn the transaxle over so that the installation surface of the torque converter housing is facing up.
Install special tool MD998913 in a dial gauge, and then move special tool MB991631 < F4A42 > or MB991632 < F4A51 > and measure its movement.

Standard value of end play (Reference):

1.65 - 2.11 mm (0.050 - 0.0831 inch)

Fig 18: Measuring Movement Of Special Tool
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Select a pressure plate whose thickness corresponds to the measured amount of movement from the table below.
NOTE: This illustration shows F4A51.

PRESSURE PLATE FOR LOW-REVERSE BRAKE < F4A42 >

Fig 19: Pressure Plate Chart For Low-Reverse Brake
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Fig 20: Identifying Movement Amount Of Special Tool F4A42
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PRESSURE PLATE FOR LOW-REVERSE BRAKE < F4A51 >

Fig 21: Pressure Plate Chart For Low-Reverse Brake F4A51
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Fig 22: Identifying Movement Amount Of Special Tool F4A51
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CAUTION: If necessary, take the measurements in steps 9 to 18 after replacing the pressure plate, brake plate and brake disc.
Remove all parts and special tools that were installed to take the measurements in steps 9 to 18. Remove and separate the pressure plate and snap ring chosen in steps 12, 16 and 18.
Install the snap ring into the groove of transaxle case output shaft bore.
Use special tools MB990930 and MB990938 to tap the output shaft bearing outer race in the transaxle case.

Fig 23: Tapping Output Shaft Bearing Outer Race In Transaxle Case
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CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolt, as it has had sealant applied.
Tighten the mounting bolts of the output shaft bearing retainer to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb) < F4A42 >

54 +/- 5 N.m (40 +/- 4 ft-lb) < F4A51 >

Fig 24: Identifying Mounting Bolt Of Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
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Use special tool MD998350 to install the collar and taper roller bearing on the output shaft.

Fig 25: Installing Collar And Taper Roller Bearing On The Output Shaft
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Apply ATF to a new jam nut, and use special tools MB990607 and MB991625 to tighten the jam nut to the specified torque. Then turn back one turn, and tighten to the specified torque again.
Tightening torque: 167 +/- 10 N.m (123 +/- 7 ft-lb)

NOTE: The jam nut is reverse threaded.

Fig 26: Using Special Tool For Tightening Jam Nut
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Move the output shaft to measure the end play and record the measurement value.
Remove the parts that were installed in steps 21 to 24.
Add 0.01 to 0.09 mm (0.0004 to 0.0035 inch)** to the measured value in step 25 and select a spacer of the same thickness. Adjustment spacer sizes are all listed on ADJUSTING PLATE, SNAP RING AND SPACERS . Select the most suitable one from among those listed.
NOTE: * is the thickness of the spacer installed in step 21. ** is the preload of the output shaft.

SPACER FOR OUTPUT SHAFT

Fig 27: Spacer For Output Shaft Chart
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Fig 28: Measuring End Play
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Repeat steps 22 to 25 again, installing each part and using the appropriate adjustment spacer determined in step 27.
Stake the jam nut with a punch (two places).

Fig 29: Staking Jam Nut With Punch
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Use special tools MB990931 and MB990938 to install the cap as shown in the illustration.

Fig 30: Identifying Clearance For Installing Cap
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Install the parking pawl, spacer, and spring. Then insert the parking pawl shaft.

Fig 31: Inserting Parking Pawl Shaft
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Install the parking roller support, and then insert the two parking roller support shafts.

Fig 32: Installing Parking Roller Support
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Fig 33: Identifying Thrust Bearings, Thrust Races, And Thrust Washers
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IDENTIFICATION OF THRUST BEARING, THRUST RACES, AND THRUST WASHERS

Fig 34: Thrust Bearings, Thrust Races, And Thrust Washers Identification Chart (1 Of 2)
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Fig 35: Thrust Bearings, Thrust Races, And Thrust Washers Identification Chart (2 Of 2)
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Install the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 36: Installing Planetary Carrier Assembly
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Install the planetary reverse sun gear.

Fig 37: Installing Planetary Reverse Sun Gear
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Install the wave spring on the low reverse brake piston.

Fig 38: Installing Wave Spring on low reverse brake piston
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Install the pressure plate that was selected in step 19. Next, install six brake discs and five brake plates, one on top of the other.

Fig 39: Installing Brake Discs And Brake Plates, One On Top Of Other
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 40: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the reaction plate.

Fig 41: Installing Reaction Plate
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Install the snap ring that was selected in step 12.

Fig 42: Installing Snap Ring
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Install three brake discs < F4A42 > or four brake discs < F4A51 > and two brake plates < F4A42 > or three brake plates < F4A51 >, one on top of the other. Next, install the pressure plate that was selected in step 17.

Fig 43: Installing Brake Discs And Brake Plate
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Install the return spring and second brake piston.

Fig 44: Installing Return Spring And Second Brake Piston
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 45: Installing Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Be sure to install the thrust bearing in the correct direction as shown.
Check the installation direction of the thrust bearing number 5, and install it on the hub of the planetary reverse sun gear.

Fig 46: Identifying Installation Direction Of Thrust Bearing
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CAUTION: Use care to install the thrust bearing in the proper direction.
Attach thrust bearing number 6 to the inside of the overdrive clutch hub using petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Then install the assembly in the reverse and overdrive clutch.

Fig 47: Attaching Thrust Bearing Number 6 To Inside Of Overdrive Clutch Hub
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Install the reverse and overdrive clutch.
CAUTION: Be sure to install the thrust bearing in the correct direction as shown.
Check the installation direction of thrust bearing number 7, and install it on the reverse clutch retainer.

Fig 48: Identifying Installation Direction Of Thrust Bearing Number 7
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Use special tool MB990938 to tap the input shaft rear bearing in the rear cover.
Install the four seal rings in the grooves of the rear cover.

Fig 49: Tapping Input Shaft Rear Bearing In Rear Cover
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Measure the end play of the under drive sun gear by the following procedures:
1. Install the thinnest thrust race number 8 [thickness 1.6 mm (0.063 inch); part number MD707267] on thrust bearing number 7.
2. Install the rear cover on the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 50: Measuring End Of Play Under Drive Sun Gear
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3. Turn over the transaxle case so that the installation surface of the torque converter housing is facing up.
4. Install the under drive clutch hub on the under drive sun gear.
5. Measure end play of the underdrive sun gear and record the measurement value.
  Standard value (Reference):
  
  0.25 - 0.45 mm (0.0098 - 0.0177 inch)
6. After taking the measurement in steps (5), take out the installed parts in steps (1) through (4).
Install the three O-rings.

Fig 51: Installing 3 O-Ring
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Select a thrust race number 8 whose thickness corresponds to the measured values taken in step 50 from the table below. Install it on thrust bearing number 7.

Fig 52: Thrust Bearing Measurement Value Chart
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Fig 53: Identifying Thrust Race Number 8 And Thrust Bearing Number 7
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Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Part number MD974421 or equivalent) to the illustrated position of the rear cover.
NOTE: Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is wet (within 15 minutes) or leaks will occur if the rear cover is installed after the sealant dries.

Fig 54: Applying Sealant To Rear Cover
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Install the rear cover, and tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the ATF for approximately one hour.

Fig 55: Installing Rear Cover
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Install the underdrive clutch hub to the underdrive sun gear.

Fig 56: Installing Underdrive Clutch Hub To Underdrive Sun Gear
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CAUTION: Be sure to install the thrust bearing in the correct direction as shown.
Check the installation direction of thrust bearing number 2, and install it on the underdrive clutch hub.

Fig 57: Identifying Installation Direction Of Thrust Bearing Number 2
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Hold the input shaft, and install the underdrive clutch.

Fig 58: Installing Underdrive Clutch
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Place two beads of solder [each 10 mm (0.39 inch) in length, 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) in diameter] on the underdrive clutch retainer as shown in the illustration.

Fig 59: Placing Two Beads Of Solder On Underdrive Clutch Retainer
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Install special tool MD998412 in the illustrated place.
Install the oil pump to the transaxle case.
NOTE: Do not install the oil pump gasket at this time.
Tighten the oil pump mounting bolts (six pieces) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)

Fig 60: Installing Special Tool
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Remove the oil pump mounting bolts.
Using special tools MD998333, remove the oil pump and the crushed solders.

Fig 61: Removing Oil Pump Using Special Tool
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Use a micrometer to measure the thickness of the crushed solder beads and record the measured value.
Select a thrust washer number 1 whose thickness corresponds to the measured value from table below.

Fig 62: Crushed Solder Beads Measurement Value Chart (1 Of 2)
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Fig 63: Measuring Thickness Of Solder
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Fig 64: Crushed Solder Beads Measurement Value Chart (2 Of 2)
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Install thrust washer number 1 that was selected in step 66 on the underdrive clutch retainer.

Fig 65: Installing Thrust Washer Number 1
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Install special tool MD998412 in the illustrated place.
Install the new oil pump gasket on the transaxle case.
Install the oil pump and tighten the mounting bolts (six pieces) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)

Fig 66: Identifying Place For Installing Special Tool
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Make sure that the input shaft end play meets the standard value.
Standard value: 0.70 - 1.45 mm (0.028 - 0.057 inch)

Fig 67: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
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Install the oil filter.

Fig 68: Installing Oil Filter
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Use special tools MB990935 < F4A42 > or MB990936 < F4A51 > and MB990938 to tap the differential bearing outer race in the transaxle case.

Fig 69: Tapping Differential Bearing Outer Race In Transaxle Case
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Install the differential.

Fig 70: Installing Differential
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Place two beads of solder [each 10 mm (0.39 inch) in length, 3 mm (0.12 inch) in diameter] on the torque converter housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 71: Placing Solder On Torque Converter Housing
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Use special tools MB990935 < F4A42 > or MB990936 < F4A51 > and MB990938 to press in the differential bearing outer race into the torque converter housing.

Fig 72: Pressing Differential Bearing Outer Race Into Torque Converter Housing
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Install the torque converter housing to the transaxle case without applying sealant. Tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 48 +/- 6 N.m (35 +/- 4 ft-lb)
Loosen all the bolts, and remove the torque converter housing. Then remove the outer race and the crushed solders.

Fig 73: Installing Torque Converter Housing To The Transaxle Case
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Use micrometer to measure the thickness of the crushed solder beads and record the measured value. Add 0.045 to 0.105 mm (0.0018 to 0.0041 inch)* to the measured value and select a spacer with the corresponding thickness. Adjustment spacer sizes are all listed on ADJUSTING PLATE, SNAP RING AND SPACERS . Select the most suitable one from among those listed.
NOTE: * is the thickness for the differential case preload.

Fig 74: Measuring Thickness Of Solder
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Install the spacer selected in step 79 to the torque converter housing.
Use special tools MB990935 < F4A42 > or MB990936 < F4A51 > and MB990938 to press the outer race into housing.

Fig 75: Pressing Outer Race Into Housing
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Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Part number MD974421 or equivalent) to the torque converter housing in the area shown.
NOTE: Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is wet (with 15 minutes) or leaks will occur if the rear cover is installed after the sealant dries.

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the ATF for approximately one hour.

Fig 76: Applying Sealant To Torque Converter Housing
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Install the two O-rings.

Fig 77: Installing Two O-Rings
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Install the torque converter housing and then tighten its 18 mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 48+/-6 N.m (35+/-4 ft-lb)

Fig 78: Installing Torque Converter Housing
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Insert the two O-rings into the grooves of the manual control lever shaft.
Install the manual control lever shaft and parking pawl rod.
Align hole "A" with the groove in the manual control lever shaft. Insert the manual control lever shaft roller into hole "A".

Fig 79: Aligning Hole With Groove In Manual Control Lever Shaft
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Insert the new seal rings in the grooves of the accumulator pistons.
NOTE: The piston and seal ring are common parts.
Identify the accumulator spring and insert it and the accumulator piston into each hole of the transaxle case.
NOTE: Accumulator springs are identified as shown in the illustration.

Fig 80: Accumulator Spring Identification Chart
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Fig 81: Identifying Accumulator Springs
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Fig 82: Identifying Accumulator Springs Position
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Install the strainer and second brake retainer oil seal.

Fig 83: Installing Strainer And Second Brake Retainer Oil Seal
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Insert a new O-ring to the groove of the solenoid valve harness connector.
Insert the solenoid valve harness connector into the hole from the inside of the transaxle case so it is oriented as shown in the illustration. Then secure the snap ring to the connector groove.

Fig 84: Identifying Snap Ring And Connector Orientation
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Install the steel ball into each of the two holes in the top face of the valve body (outside valve body).
Install the valve body and gasket to the transaxle case. Make sure that the manual valve's pin is in the groove in the detent plate of the manual control lever.

Fig 85: Installing Steel Ball Into Holes In Top Face Of Valve Body
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Install the 27 valve body mounting bolts, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb)

Fig 86: Installing Valve Body Mounting Bolts
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Attach the solenoid valve harness to the valve body by connecting the fluid temperature sensor and all the connectors.

Fig 87: Solenoid Valve Harness Specification Chart
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Fig 88: Identifying Position For Attaching Solenoid Valve Harness To The Valve Body
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Install the manual control shaft detent and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 6 +/- 1 N.m (52 +/- 9 in-lb)

Fig 89: Installing Manual Control Shaft Detent
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Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Part number MD974421 or equivalent) to the valve body cover in the area shown.
NOTE: Be sure to install the case quickly while the sealant is wet (with 15 minutes) or leaks will occur if the rear cover is installed after the sealant dries.

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the ATF for approximately one hour.

Fig 90: Applying Sealant To Valve Body Cover
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Install the valve body cover, and then tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb)

Fig 91: Installing Valve Body Cover
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Install the Sealing cap and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 5 +/- 1 N.m (43 +/- 9 in-lb)

Fig 92: Installing Sealing Cap
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Install the park/neutral position switch and tighten the bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb)
Install the manual control lever and tighten the nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22 +/- 3 N.m (16 +/- 2 ft-lb)

Fig 93: Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch
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Install the input shaft speed sensor and output shaft speed sensor and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb)

Fig 94: Installing Input Shaft Speed Sensor And Output Shaft Speed Sensor
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Install the air breather
Install the oil cooler feed tube together with new gaskets and tighten the eye bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 30 +/- 3 N.m (22 +/- 2 ft-lb)
Tighten the oil cooler feed pipe clamp bolt.
Tightening torque: 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb)
Install the oil dipstick.
Install the cable support bracket.
Tightening torque: 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb)
Install the roll stopper brackets.
Tightening torque: 69 +/- 10 N.m (51 +/- 7 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Apply ATF to the oil pump drive hub before installing the torque converter. Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip when installing the torque converter.
Install the torque converter, and align it with the oil pump so that the shown dimension "A" meets the reference value.
Reference value:

Approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch) < F4A42 >

Approximately 9.4 mm (0.37 inch) < F4A51 >

Fig 95: Identifying Gap Between Oil Pump And Torque Converter
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