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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
    G05375934Courtesy 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: Aligning Spring Retainer Assembly Spring Portion With Reverse Brake Piston
    G05375937Courtesy 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
    G05375938Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Identifying Tangs Positions
    G05375939Courtesy 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: Identifying Special Tool (MB992139)
    G05375932Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 6: Identifying Area Of Joint
    G05375941Courtesy 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
    G05375942Courtesy 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 clutch clearance) 

    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring And Retaining Plate Using Flat Blade Screw Driver
    G05375943Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 9: Identifying Area Of Joint
    G05375941Courtesy 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
    G05375945Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Install the planet carrier on the reverse brake.
    Fig 11: Installing Planet Carrier On Reverse Brake
    G05375929Courtesy 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
    G05375928Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Install the sun gear on the planet carrier.
    Fig 13: Installing Sun Gear On Planet Carrier
    G05375927Courtesy 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
    G05375926Courtesy 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
    G05375925Courtesy 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
    G05375951Courtesy 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 Between Transaxle Oil Pump Cover Mounting Surface And Forward Clutch Drum Needle Bearing Mounting Surface
      G05375952Courtesy 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 From Edge Of Oil Pump Cover To Mounting Surface On Transaxle Case
      G05375953Courtesy 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 Needle Bearing On Forward Clutch Assembly
    G05375902Courtesy 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 On Oil Pump Cover
    G05375901Courtesy 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 Detent Spring On Transaxle Case
    G05375924Courtesy 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 O-Ring On Plug
    G05375871Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  18. Install the plug on the converter housing to the specified torque.

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

    Fig 23: Locating Plug On Converter Housing (F1CJA)
    G05431448Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 24: Locating Plug On Converter Housing (W1CJA)
    G05431449Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the pipe when attaching it.
  19. Install the pipe on the converter housing.
    Fig 25: Installing Pipe On Converter Housing
    G05375885Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  20. Install the clip and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

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

    Fig 26: Locating Clip
    G05375884Courtesy 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 < F1CJA > or MB991168 and MB991702 < W1CJA >, Install the differential bearing outer race of differential side bearing on the converter housing.
    Fig 27: Installing Differential Bearing Outer Race On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990779 And MB990780
    G05431525Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 28: Installing Differential Bearing Outer Race On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB991702 And MB991168
    G05431526Courtesy 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 29: Identifying Converter Housing, Transmission Case And Differential Assembly
    G05375962Courtesy 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 30: Measuring Distance From Edge Of Transaxle Case To Mounting Surface Of Adjusting Shim
      G05375963Courtesy 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 31: Measuring Distance From Differential Case To Edge Of Converter Housing
      G05375964Courtesy 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 32: Measuring Distance From Differential Case To Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing
      G05375965Courtesy 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 33: Installing Selected Shim On Transaxle Case
    G05375920Courtesy 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 34: Installing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing On Transaxle Case Using Special Tool (MB990780)
    G05375967Courtesy 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 35: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990932 And MB990938
    G05375968Courtesy 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 36: Identifying Reduction Gear, Bearing Outer Race And Transmission Case
    G05375969Courtesy 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 37: Measuring Distance From Edge Of Transaxle Case To Mounting Surface Of Adjusting Shim
      G05375970Courtesy 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 38: Measuring Distance From Edge Of Reduction Gear Assembly To Edge Of Converter Housing
      G05375971Courtesy 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 39: Measuring Distance From Edge Of Reduction Gear Assembly To Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing
      G05375972Courtesy 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 40: Installing Shim On Transaxle Case
    G05375922Courtesy 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 41: Installing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing On Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB990932 And MB990938
    G05375974Courtesy 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 42: Locating Lip Seal On Transaxle Case
    G05375918Courtesy 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 43: Installing O-Rings On Oil Pump Fastening Bolts
    G05375917Courtesy 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 44: Locating Bolts On Transaxle Case
    G05375915Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the snap ring.
  32. Install the snap ring on the oil pump.
    Fig 45: Locating Snap Ring On Oil Pump
    G05375894Courtesy 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 46: Locating Lip Seal On Transaxle Case
    G05375913Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  34. Install the valve body harness on the control valve.
    Fig 47: Identifying Valve Body Harness
    G05375914Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  35. Install the control valve assembly on the transaxle case as follows:
    1. Insert pins etc. (ø3 mm) into linkage stopper holes of the control valve assembly to fix the pulley ratio linkage.
      Fig 48: Inserting Pins Into Linkage Stopper Holes Of Control Valve Assembly
      G05375909Courtesy 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 49: Aligning Detent Of Terminal Body With Transaxle Case
      G05375982Courtesy 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 50: Aligning Notch Of Pulley Ratio Linkage With Prong Of Pulley Sensor
      G07043865Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      Fig 51: Identifying Notch And Protrusion
      G05375984Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    4. Install the bush on the control valve assembly.
      Fig 52: Installing Bush On Control Valve Assembly
      G05375985Courtesy 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 SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHART

      Bolt symbol A B
      Shank length mm 54 44
      Quantity 10 1
      Fig 53: Identifying Fastening Bolts Of Control Valve Assembly
      G05375910Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  36. Install the manual lever and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

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

    Fig 54: Locating Manual Lever
    G05375908Courtesy 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 55: Locating Bracket On Control Valve Assembly
    G05375907Courtesy 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 56: Installing O-Ring On Oil Strainer
    G05375989Courtesy 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 SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHART

    Bolt symbol A B C
    Shank length mm 12 44 12
    Quantity 1 1 1
    Fig 57: Identifying Oil Strainer Bolts
    G05375905Courtesy 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 58: Installing Oil Pan Gasket On Transaxle Case
    G05375991Courtesy 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 59: Identifying Dowel Pins Holes
    G05375992Courtesy 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 60: Locating Oil Pump Cover On Transaxle Case
    G05375900Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  45. Install the baffle plate, and fix the fastening bolts temporarily.
    Fig 61: Locating Baffle Plate
    G05375899Courtesy 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 62: Locating Oil Guide
    G05375898Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  47. Install the bracket, and tighten the fastening bolts of the bracket to the bolts to the specified torque.

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

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

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

    Fig 63: Locating Baffle Plate
    G05375897Courtesy 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 64: Locating Thrust Washer On Oil Pump Cover
    G05375893Courtesy 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 65: Identifying Snap Ring
    G05375891Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 66: Installing Driven Sprocket, Oil Pump Chain, And Drive Sprocket
    G05904169Courtesy 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 67: Locating Chain Cover
    G05375890Courtesy 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 68: Locating O-Ring On Input Shaft
    G05375888Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  53. Install the differential assembly on the transaxle case.
    Fig 69: Identifying Differential Assembly (F1CJA)
    G05431459Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 70: Identifying Differential Assembly (W1CJA)
    G05431460Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  54. Install the reduction gear assembly on the transaxle case.
    Fig 71: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly
    G05375895Courtesy 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 72: Installing Converter Housing Oil Seal On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB992141 And MB992075
    G05376008Courtesy 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 73: Installing Converter Housing Side Oil Seal On Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB992206 And MB992075
    G05431575Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove any moisture, oil and oil sealant from the application surface.
    • 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 CHART

    L1 9 mm
    L2 5 mm
    L3 ø1.5 mm
    L4 R8.5 mm
    L5 R5 - 8 mm
    L6 3 - 5 mm
    L7 ø17 mm
    L8 3.5 mm
    Fig 74: Identifying Convertor Housing Dimensions
    G05376010Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 75: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Convertor Housing
    G05376011Courtesy 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 SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHART

    Bolt symbol A B
    Shank length mm 30 35
    Quantity 18 5
    Fig 76: Identifying Fastening Bolts Of Convertor Housing
    G05375879Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Do not re-use the snap ring.
  59. Install the snap ring on the terminal body.
    Fig 77: Locating Snap Ring On Terminal Body
    G05375876Courtesy 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 tool 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 78: Installing Side Oil Seal On Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB992140 And MB992075
    G05376014Courtesy 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 79: Identifying Inhibitor Switch On Transaxle Case
      G05375875Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Install the shift 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 80: Locating Shift Lever On Manual Shaft
      G05375874Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    4. Insert pins etc. (ø5 mm) in adjusting holes in both inhibitor switch and shift lever, and after alignment, tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

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

      Fig 81: Identifying Bolts On Inhibitor Switch And Shift Lever
      G05376017Courtesy 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 82: Installing Oil Ring On Primary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G05376018Courtesy 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 83: Locating Primary Pulley Speed Sensor On Transaxle Case
    G05431435Courtesy 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 84: Installing O-Ring On Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G05376020Courtesy 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 85: Locating Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G05375872Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Apply transmission fluid or vaseline when installing the transmission fluid cooler filter.
    • Do-not re-use the transmission fluid cooler filter.
  66. Install the CVT fluid filter on the transaxle case.
    Fig 86: Installing CVT Fluid Filter On Transaxle Case
    G05375878Courtesy 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 CVT fluid filter.
    Fig 87: Installing O-Ring On CVT Fluid Filter
    G05376023Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  68. Install the CVT fluid cooler on the transaxle case, and tighten the fastening bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 4.2 N.m (37 in-lb) 

    Fig 88: Identifying CVT Fluid Cooler On Transaxle Case
    G05431439Courtesy 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 89: Locating O-Ring On Plug
    G05375871Courtesy 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 90: Identifying Bolts On Transaxle Case
    G07043823Courtesy 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 control cable bracket and breather hose on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

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

  73. Install the oil filler tube and oil level gage on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

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

    Fig 91: Measuring Size Between Convertor Housing And Transaxle
    G05376027Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  74. Install the harness bracket on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

    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. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

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

  76. Install the transfer on the transaxle. Refer to the following or the exploded view for the tightening torque.

    Tightening torque: 68 ± 9 N.m (50 ± 7 ft-lb)