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Assembly Service Point

CAUTION: When the outer races of reduction gear bearing and differential side bearing are removed, measure the mounting bore diameters of outer race in the converter housing and transaxle case, and replace the housing case or the CVT assembly if the standard value is not satisfied. The standard values are listed in "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."
CAUTION:
  • Do not re-use the reverse brake piston.
  • Apply transmission fluid when installing the reverse brake piston.
  1. Install the reverse brake piston, while turning it, on the transaxle case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Brake Piston And Transaxle Case
    G06672338Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Align the spring portion of spring retainer assembly with the projections of the reverse brake piston, and install the spring retainer assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spring Retainer Assembly And Spring
    G06672339Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When installing the retaining plate, align the tangs at positions A, B, C in the diagram.
  3. Install the retaining plate on the transaxle case.
    Fig 3: Installing Retaining Plate On Transaxle Case
    G06672340Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Plate Tangs
    G06672341Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Set the spring compressor right on top of the spring of spring retainer assembly.
    • Do not re-use the snap ring.
    • When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint falls in the area A in the diagram.
  4. Using the special tool MB992139, compress the return spring, and install the snap ring on the transaxle case by means of a flat blade screwdriver etc.
    Fig 5: Compressing Return Spring Using Special Tool MB992139
    G06672342Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring Installation Position
    G06672343Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Install the reverse brake retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate, and dish plate on the transaxle case.
    Fig 7: Identifying Reverse Brake Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Dish Plate
    G06672344Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
    • Do not re-use the snap ring.
    • When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint falls in the area A in the diagram.
  6. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., install the snap-ring on the transaxle case, and measure clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. Select the snap ring so as to obtain standard value of the clearance. For selection of the snap ring, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."

    Standard value: 1.2 - 1.5 mm (0.05 - 0.06 in) 

    (For reverse brake end play) 

    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring And Retaining Plate
    G06672345Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 9: Identifying Snap Ring Installation Position
    G06672346Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
    • Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
  7. Install the needle bearing on the reverse brake piston. Refer to A in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
    Fig 10: Installing Needle Bearing On Reverse Brake Piston
    G06672347Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Install the planet carrier on the reverse brake.
    Fig 11: Installing Planet Carrier On Reverse Brake
    G06672348Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
    • Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
  9. Install the needle bearing on the primary pulley side of the sun gear. Refer to B in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
    Fig 12: Installing Needle Bearing On Primary Pulley Side Of Sun Gear
    G06672349Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Install the sun gear on the planet carrier.
    Fig 13: Installing Sun Gear On Planet Carrier
    G06672350Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
    • Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
  11. Install the needle bearing on the forward clutch drum side of the sun gear. Refer to C in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
    Fig 14: Installing Needle Bearing On Forward Clutch Drum Side Of Sun Gear
    G06672351Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  12. Install the forward clutch assembly on the transaxle case.
    Fig 15: Installing Forward Clutch Assembly On Transaxle Case
    G06672352Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
  13. Measure the total end play as follows:
    Fig 16: Identifying Oil Pump Cover, Forward Clutch Drum And Needle Bearing
    G06672353Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    1. Measure the distance M1 from the oil pump cover mounting surface of the transaxle case to the needle bearing mounting surface of the forward clutch drum.
      Fig 17: Measuring Distance M1 From Oil Pump Cover Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case To Needle Bearing Mounting Surface Of Forward Clutch Drum
      G06672354Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Measure the distance M2 from the edge of oil pump cover to the mounting surface on the transaxle case.
    3. Calculate the total end play by the following expression. Select the needle bearing so that the total end play meets its standard value.

      Total end play = M1 - M2 - bearing thickness 

      Standard value: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.010 - 0.022 in) (For total end play) 

      Fig 18: Measuring Distance M2 From Edge Of Oil Pump Cover To Mounting Surface On Transaxle Case
      G06672355Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      CAUTION:
      • Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
      • Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direction.
  14. Install the selected needle bearing on the forward clutch assembly. Refer to D in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS " for right direction.
    Fig 19: Installing Selected Needle Bearing On Forward Clutch Assembly
    G06672356Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the seal rings.
    • Apply vaseline when installing the seal rings.
  15. Install the seal rings on the oil pump cover.
    Fig 20: Locating Seal Rings
    G06672357Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the bolt.
  16. Install the detent spring on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 N.m (61 in-lb) 

    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Case Detent Spring
    G06672358Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  17. Install the O-ring on the plug.
    Fig 22: Locating Plug O-Ring
    G06672359Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  18. Install the plug on the converter housing and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (66 in-lb) 

    Fig 23: Locating Converter Housing Plug
    G06672360Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the pipe when attaching it.
  19. Install the pipe on the converter housing.
    Fig 24: Identifying Converter Housing Pipe
    G06672361Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  20. Install the clip and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 N.m (61 in-lb) 

    Fig 25: Locating Converter Housing Pipe Clip
    G06672362Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the outer race.
    • Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
  21. Using the special tools MB990779 and MB990780, Install the differential bearing outer race of differential side bearing on the converter housing.
    Fig 26: Installing Differential Bearing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990779 And MB990780
    G06672363Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • When adjusting the preload, apply transmission fluid to the bearing to make it roll smoothly.
    • When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
  22. Measure the preload A of the differential assembly as follows:
    Fig 27: Identifying Converter Housing, Transmission Case And Differential Assembly
    G06672364Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    1. Measure the distance M3 from the edge of transaxle case to the mounting surface of adjusting shim.
      Fig 28: Measuring Distance M3 From Edge Of Transaxle Case To Mounting Surface Of Adjusting Shim
      G06672365Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Install the differential assembly on the converter housing, and measure the distance M4 from the differential case to the edge of converter housing.
      Fig 29: Measuring Distance M4 From Differential Case To Edge Of Converter Housing
      G06672366Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. Install the outer race on differential side bearing, and measure the distance M5 from the differential case to the outer race of differential side bearing.
    4. Using the following expression, calculate the distance M6 from the edge of converter housing to the outer race of differential side bearing.

      M6 = M4 - M5 

    5. Using the following expression, calculate thickness of the adjusting shim.

      Thickness of adjusting shim = M3 - M6 + preload 

      Standard value: 0.17 - 0.23 mm (0.007 - 0.009 in) (For differential preload) 

      Fig 30: Measuring Distance M5 From Differential Case To Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing
      G06672367Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      CAUTION: Do not re-use the adjusting shim.
  23. Install the selected shim on the transaxle case. For selection of the adjusting shim, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."
    Fig 31: Identifying Adjusting Shim
    G06672368Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the outer race.
    • Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
  24. Using the special tool MB990780, install the outer race of differential side bearing on the transaxle case.
    Fig 32: Installing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing On Transaxle Case Using Special Tool MB990780
    G06672369Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the outer race.
    • Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
  25. Using the special tools MB990932 and MB990938, install the outer race of reduction gear bearing on the converter housing.
    Fig 33: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990932 And MB990938
    G06672370Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • When adjusting the preload, apply transmission fluid to the bearing to make it roll smoothly.
    • When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
  26. Measure the preload A of the reduction gear assembly in the following way.
    Fig 34: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly, Bearing Outer Race And Transmission Case
    G06672371Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    1. Measure the distance M7 from the edge of transaxle case to the mounting surface of adjusting shim.
      Fig 35: Measuring Distance M7 From Edge Of Transaxle Case To Mounting Surface Of Adjusting Shim
      G06672372Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Install the reduction gear assembly on the converter housing, and measure the distance M8 from the edge of reduction gear assembly to the edge of converter housing.
      Fig 36: Measuring Distance M8 From Edge Of Reduction Gear Assembly To Edge Of Converter Housing
      G06672373Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. Install the outer race of reduction gear side bearing on the bearing, and measure the distance M9 from the edge of reduction gear assembly to the outer race of reduction gear bearing.
    4. Using the following expression, calculate the difference M10 from the outer race of reduction gear bearing to the edge of converter housing.

      M10 = M8 - M9 

    5. Using the following expression, calculate the thickness of adjusting shim.

      Thickness of adjusting shim = M7 - M10 + preload 

      Standard value: 0.11 - 0.17 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in) 

      (For reduction gear preload) 

      Fig 37: Measuring Distance M9 From Edge Of Reduction Gear Assembly To Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing
      G06672374Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      CAUTION: Do not re-use the adjusting shim.
  27. Install the selected adjusting shim on the transaxle case. For selection of the adjusting shim, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ."
    Fig 38: Identifying Adjusting Shim
    G06672375Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the outer race.
    • Replace the outer race together with the inner race.
  28. Using the special tools MB990932 and MB990938, install the outer race of reduction gear bearing on the transaxle case.
    Fig 39: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB990932 And MB990938
    G06672376Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the lip seal.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the lip seal.
  29. Install the lip seal on the transaxle case.
    Fig 40: Locating Transaxle Case Lip Seal
    G06672377Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-rings.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-rings.
  30. Install the O-rings on the oil pump fastening bolts.
    Fig 41: Installing O-Rings On Oil Pump Fastening Bolts
    G06672378Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  31. Install the oil pump on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque. (One fastening bolt is installed at the backside from the transaxle case side. Only this bolt should be tightened to the specified torque of 28 N.m [21 ft-lb]).

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 42: Locating Oil Pump And Transaxle Case Bolts
    G06672379Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the snap ring.
  32. Install the snap ring on the oil pump.
    Fig 43: Locating Oil Pump Snap Ring
    G06672380Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the lip seal.
    • Apply transmission fluid or vaseline when installing the lip seal.
  33. Install the lip seal on the transaxle case.
    Fig 44: Locating Transaxle Case Lip Seal
    G06672381Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  34. Install the valve body harness on the control valve.
    Fig 45: Identifying Valve Body Harness
    G06672382Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  35. Install the control valve assembly on the transaxle case as follows:
    1. Insert pins etc. (ø3 mm (0.12 in)) into linkage stopper holes of the control valve assembly to fix the pulley ratio linkage.
      Fig 46: Inserting Pins Into Linkage Stopper Holes Of Control Valve Assembly
      G06672383Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Install the terminal body on the transaxle case, while aligning the detent of terminal body with the transaxle case as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 47: Installing Terminal Body On Transaxle Case
      G06672384Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      CAUTION: Align the notch of pulley ratio linkage with the prong of pulley sensor.
    3. Slide the control valve assembly from the bottom, and install it on the transaxle case.
      CAUTION: Apply transmission fluid when attaching the bush.
      Fig 48: Sliding Control Valve Assembly From Bottom
      G06672385Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      Fig 49: Identifying Notch Of Pulley Ratio Linkage
      G06672386Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    4. Install the bush on the control valve assembly.
      Fig 50: Installing Bush On Control Valve Assembly
      G06672387Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    5. Install the fastening bolts of control valve assembly and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

      Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb) 

      BOLT SYMBOL CHART

      Bolt symbol A B
      Shank length mm (in) 54 (2.13) 44 (1.73)
      Quantity 10 1
      Fig 51: Identifying Control Valve Assembly Fastening Bolts
      G06672388Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  36. Install the manual valve lever and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 22.1 N.m (16 ft-lb) 

    Fig 52: Locating Manual Valve Lever Bolt
    G06672389Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  37. Install the bracket on the control valve assembly and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb) 

    Fig 53: Locating Control Valve Assembly Bracket Bolts
    G06672390Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  38. Install the O-ring on the oil strainer.
    Fig 54: Installing O-Ring On Oil Strainer
    G06672391Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  39. Install the oil strainer and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb) 

    BOLT SYMBOL CHART

    Bolt symbol A B C
    Shank length mm (in) 12 (0.47) 44 (1.73) 12 (0.47)
    Quantity 1 1 1
    Fig 55: Identifying Oil Strainer Bolts
    G06672392Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the oil pan gasket.
    • Remove any moisture, oil, and used gasket from the mounting surface of oil pan gasket.
    • When installing the oil pan gasket, align the dowel pins of transaxle case with dowel pin holes A of the oil pan gasket.
  40. Install the oil pan gasket on the transaxle case.
  41. Install the magnet on the oil pan.
    Fig 56: Installing Magnet On Oil Pan
    G06672393Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When installing the oil pan, align the dowel pins of transaxle case with dowel pin holes A of the oil pan.
  42. Install the oil pan on the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb) 

    Fig 57: Identifying Dowel Pin Holes Of Oil Pan
    G06672394Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the drain plug gasket.
  43. Install the drain plug and drain plug gasket on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 34.3 N.m (25 ft-lb) 

  44. Install the oil pump cover on the transaxle case, and fix the fastening bolts temporarily.
    Fig 58: Locating Oil Pump Cover
    G06672395Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  45. Install the baffle plate, and fix the fastening bolts temporarily.
    Fig 59: Locating Baffle Plate
    G06672396Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  46. Install the oil guide and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb) 

    Fig 60: Locating Oil Guide
    G06672397Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  47. Install the bracket, and then tighten the fastening bolts of the bracket to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 26 N.m (19 ft-lb) 

  48. Tighten the fastening bolts of the oil pump cover and the baffle plate to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 61: Locating Bracket
    G06672398Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the tang of thrust washer is aligned with the mounting hole of oil pump cover.
    • Apply vaseline when installing the thrust washer.
  49. Install the thrust washer on the oil pump cover.
    Fig 62: Locating Oil Pump Thrust Washer
    G06672399Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Pull the driven sprocket up softly to make sure it is securely attached.
  50. Expand the snap ring, and install the driven sprocket, oil pump chain, and drive sprocket.
    Fig 63: Identifying Snap Ring
    G06672400Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 64: Identifying Driven Sprocket, Oil Pump Chain And Drive Sprocket
    G06672401Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  51. Install the chain cover, and tighten the fastening nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb) 

    Fig 65: Locating Chain Cover
    G06672402Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  52. Install the O-ring on the input shaft.
    Fig 66: Locating Input Shaft O-Ring
    G06672403Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  53. Install the differential assembly on the transaxle case.
    Fig 67: Identifying Differential Assembly And Transaxle Case
    G06672404Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  54. Install the reduction gear assembly on the transaxle case.
    Fig 68: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly And Transaxle Case
    G06672405Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the converter housing oil seal.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the converter housing oil seal.
  55. Using the special tools MB992141 and MB992075, install the converter housing oil seal on the converter housing.

    Depth from the case edge: within - 1.0 ± 0.5 mm (recessed). 

    Fig 69: Installing Converter Housing Oil Seal On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB992141 And MB992075
    G06672406Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the converter housing side oil seal.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the converter housing side oil seal.
  56. Using the special tools MB992206 and MB992075, install the converter housing side oil seal on the converter housing.
    Fig 70: Installing Converter Housing Side Oil Seal On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB992206 And MB992075
    G06672407Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Completely degrease the FIPG-applied surface so that water and oil including the old sealant cannot adhere to the surface coated with the sealant. Never touch the degreased surface by hand.
    • Make sure the starting point and the ending point are about the middle between the bolts.
  57. Apply the sealant on the converter housing mounting surface of the transaxle case in the following way.

    Specified sealant: Loctite 509 

    SEALANT SPECIFICATIONS

    L1 9 mm (0.35 in)
    L2 5 mm (0.20 in)
    L3 ø1.5 mm (0.059 in)
    L4 R8.5 mm (0.334 in)
    L5 R5 - 8 mm (0.20 - 0.31 in)
    L6 3 - 5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in)
    L7 ø17 mm (0.67 in)
    L8 3.5 mm (0.137 in)
    Fig 71: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Converter Housing Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case (1 Of 2)
    G06672408Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 72: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Converter Housing Mounting Surface Of Transaxle Case (2 Of 2)
    G06672409Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  58. Install the converter housing on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 45 N.m (33 ft-lb) 

    BOLT SYMBOL CHART

    Bolt symbol A B
    Shank length mm (in) 30 (1.18) 35 (1.38)
    Quantity 18 5
    Fig 73: Identifying Converter Housing Fastening Bolts
    G06672410Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the snap ring.
  59. Install the snap ring on the terminal body.
    Fig 74: Identifying Snap Ring And Terminal Body
    G06672411Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the side oil seal.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the side oil seal.
  60. Using the special tools MB992140 and MB992075, install the side oil seal on the transaxle case.

    Depth from the case edge: within - 1.8 ± 0.5 mm (recessed). 

    Fig 75: Installing Side Oil Seal On Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB992140 And MB992075
    G06672412Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the inhibitor switch.
  61. Install the inhibitor switch on the transaxle case as follows:
    1. Install the inhibitor switch on the transaxle case.
      Fig 76: Identifying Transaxle Inhibitor Switch
      G06672413Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Install the manual control lever on the manual shaft, and tighten the fastening nuts to the specified torque.

      Tightening torque: 17.2 N.m (13 ft-lb) 

    3. Set the manual shaft at N position.
      Fig 77: Locating Manual Control Lever
      G06672414Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    4. Insert pins etc. (ø5 mm (0.20 in)) in adjusting holes in both inhibitor switch and manual control lever, and after alignment, tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

      Tightening torque: 5.5 N.m (49 in-lb) 

      Fig 78: Identifying Adjusting Holes In Inhibitor Switch And Manual Control Lever Bolts
      G06672415Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not re-use the O-ring.
      • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  62. Install the oil ring on the primary pulley speed sensor.
    Fig 79: Installing Oil Ring On Primary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G06672416Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  63. Install the primary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb) 

    Fig 80: Locating Primary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G06672417Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  64. Install the O-ring on the secondary pulley speed sensor.
    Fig 81: Installing O-Ring On Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G06672418Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  65. Install the secondary pulley speed sensor on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 5.9 N.m (52 in-lb) 

    Fig 82: Locating Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G06672419Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply transmission fluid or vaseline when installing the transmission fluid filter.
    • Do-not re-use the transmission fluid filter.
  66. Install the transmission fluid filter on the transaxle case.
    Fig 83: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter
    G06672420Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
    • When installing O-ring, make sure that projection of the O-ring is put into the groove on the filter.
  67. Install the O-ring on the transmission fluid filter.
    Fig 84: Installing O-Ring On Transmission Fluid Filter
    G06672421Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  68. Install the transmission fluid cooler on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 4.3 N.m (38 in-lb) 

    Fig 85: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler (Without Fluid Cooler Hose)
    G06672422Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 86: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler (With Fluid Cooler Hose)
    G06672423Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not re-use the O-ring.
    • Apply transmission fluid when installing the O-ring.
  69. Install the O-ring on the plug.
    Fig 87: Locating Plug O-Ring
    G06672424Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  70. Fasten the plug on the transaxle case and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (66 in-lb) 

    Fig 88: Identifying Transaxle Case Plug Bolts
    G06672425Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When conducting measurements, measure two or more places, and find the average value.
  71. Install the converter on the transaxle, and measure the size A to check if it meets the standard value.

    Standard value: 15.9 mm (0.63 in) 

  72. Install the oil filler tube and oil level gage on the transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 8.5 ± 3.5 N.m (75 ± 31 in-lb) 

  73. Install the control cable bracket and breather hose on the transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb) 

  74. Install the harness bracket on the transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb) 

  75. Install the RR roll stopper bracket and FR roll stopper bracket on the transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 90 ± 10 N.m (66 ± 7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 89: Measuring Converter Size
    G06672426Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.