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Disassembly Service Point

CAUTION: Do not disassemble parts other than specified in this Service Information.
  1. Remove the transfer from the transaxle. < W1CJA >
  2. Remove the RR roll stopper bracket and FR roll stopper bracket from the transaxle.
  3. Remove the harness bracket from the transaxle.
  4. Remove the oil filler tube and oil level gage from the transaxle.
  5. Remove the control cable bracket and breather hose from the transaxle.
  6. Remove the torque converter from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter From Transaxle
    G05375869Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Remove the plug from the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Case Plug
    G07043823Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Remove the O-ring from the plug.
    Fig 3: Removing O-Ring From Plug
    G05375871Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. Remove the secondary pulley speed sensor from the converter housing, and detach the O-ring from the sensor.
    Fig 4: Locating Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor From Converter Housing
    G05375872Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Remove the primary pulley speed sensor from the transaxle case, and detach the O-ring from the sensor.
    Fig 5: Locating Primary Pulley Speed Sensor From Converter Housing
    G05375873Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  11. Remove the shift lever from the manual shaft.
    Fig 6: Locating Shift Lever From Manual Shaft
    G05375874Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  12. Remove the transmission range switch from the transaxle.
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Range Switch From Transaxle
    G05375875Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to cause damage to the terminal body.
  13. Remove the snap ring from the terminal body, and press the terminal body into the transaxle case.
    Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring From Terminal Body
    G05375876Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  14. Remove the transmission fluid cooler from the transaxle case, and detach the O-ring from the cooler.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler From Transaxle Case
    G05431439Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  15. Remove the transmission fluid filter from the transaxle case.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter From Transaxle Case
    G05375878Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  16. Remove the fastening bolts of converter housing.
    Bolt symbol A B
    Shank length mm (in) 30 (1.18) 35 (1.38)
    Quantity 18 5
    Fig 11: Identifying Fastening Bolts Of Converter Housing
    G05375879Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Be careful because adjusting shim of the drive sprocket may depart.
  17. Remove the converter housing by tapping with a plastic hammer etc.
    Fig 12: Tapping Converter Housing Using Plastic Hammer
    G05375880Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  18. Using the special tools MB990590 and MB992039, remove the outer race of reduction gear bearing from the converter housing.
  19. Using cylinder gage etc., measure the mounting bore diameter of reduction gear bearing outer race at the converter housing side; if the standard value is not satisfied, then replace the converter housing.

    Standard value 

    ø61.949 - 61.979 mm (ø2.4389 - 2.4401 in) 

    Fig 13: Removing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing From Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990590 And MB992039
    G05375881Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  20. Using the special tools MB990590 and MB992039, remove the outer race of differential side bearing from the converter housing.
  21. Using cylinder gage etc., measure the mounting bore diameter of differential side bearing outer race at the converter housing side; if the standard value is not satisfied, then replace the converter housing.

    Standard value 

    • F1CJA: ø67.949 - 67.979 mm (ø2.6752 - 2.6763 in) 
    • W1CJA: ø84.941 - 84.976 mm (ø3.3441 - 3.3455 in) 
      Fig 14: Removing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing From Converter Housing Using Special Tools MB990590 And MB992039
      G05375882Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When removing the oil seal, be careful not to cause damage to the converter housing.
  22. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., remove the converter housing oil seal from the housing.
    Fig 15: Removing Converter Housing Oil Seal From Housing
    G05375883Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  23. Remove the clip.
    Fig 16: Locating Converter Housing Clip
    G05375884Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When removing the pipe, be careful not to bend it.
  24. Remove the pipe from the converter housing.
    Fig 17: Removing Pipe From Converter Housing
    G05375885Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  25. Remove the plug from the converter housing.
    Fig 18: Locating Plug From Converter Housing (F1CJA)
    G05431448Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 19: Locating Plug From Converter Housing (W1CJA)
    G05431449Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  26. Remove the O-ring from the plug.
    Fig 20: Removing O-Ring From Plug
    G05375871Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  27. Remove the O-ring from the input shaft.
    Fig 21: Locating O-Ring From Input Shaft
    G05375888Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  28. Remove the chain cover.
    Fig 22: Locating Chain Cover
    G05375890Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  29. Expand the snap ring, and remove the driven sprocket, oil pump chain, and drive sprocket.
    Fig 23: Identifying Driven Sprocket Snap Ring
    G05375891Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 24: Removing Oil Pump Chain And Drive Sprocket
    G05904169Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  30. Remove the thrust washer from the oil pump cover.
    Fig 25: Locating Thrust Washer From Oil Pump Cover
    G05375893Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  31. Remove the snap ring from the oil pump.
    Fig 26: Locating Oil Pump Snap Ring
    G05375894Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  32. Remove the reduction gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 27: Identifying Reduction Gear Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G05375895Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  33. Remove the differential assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 28: Identifying Differential Assembly From Transaxle Case (F1CJA)
    G05431459Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 29: Identifying Differential Assembly From Transaxle Case (W1CJA)
    G05431460Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  34. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 30: Locating Bracket
    G05375897Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  35. Remove the oil guide.
    Fig 31: Locating Oil Guide
    G05375898Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  36. Remove the baffle plate.
    Fig 32: Locating Baffle Plate
    G05375899Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  37. Remove the oil pump cover from the transaxle case.
    Fig 33: Locating Oil Pump Cover From Transaxle Case
    G05375900Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  38. Remove the seal rings from the oil pump cover.
    Fig 34: Locating Seal Rings From Oil Pump Cover
    G05375901Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  39. Remove the needle bearing from the forward clutch assembly.
    Fig 35: Removing Needle Bearing From Forward Clutch Assembly
    G05375902Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  40. Remove the oil pan from the transaxle case.
  41. Remove the magnet from the oil pan.
    Fig 36: Identifying Oil Pan From Transaxle Case
    G05375903Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  42. Remove the oil pan gasket from the transaxle case.
    Fig 37: Removing Oil Pan Gasket From Transaxle Case
    G05375904Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  43. Remove the oil strainer
    Bolt symbol A B C
    Shank length mm (in) 12 (0.47) 44 (1.73) 12 (0.47)
    Quantity 1 1 1
    Fig 38: Identifying Oil Strainer Bolt
    G05375905Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  44. Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.
    Fig 39: Removing O-Ring From Oil Strainer
    G05375906Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  45. Remove the bracket from the control valve assembly.
    Fig 40: Locating Bracket From Control Valve Assembly
    G05375907Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  46. Remove the manual lever.
    Fig 41: Locating Manual Lever
    G05375908Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  47. Remove the control valve assembly from 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 42: Removing Control Valve Assembly From Transaxle Case
      G05375909Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. Remove fastening bolts of the control valve assembly.
      Bolt symbol A B
      Shank length mm (in) 54 (2.13) 44 (1.73)
      Quantity 10 1
      Fig 43: Identifying Fastening Bolts Of Control Valve Assembly
      G05375910Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. Remove the control valve assembly from the transaxle case.
      NOTE: Tilt the control valve assembly, and after removing from the manual shaft side, remove the terminal body from the transaxle case.
      Fig 44: Removing Control Valve Assembly From Transaxle Case
      G07043865Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  48. Remove the bush from the control valve.
    Fig 45: Removing Bush From Control Valve
    G05375912Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  49. Remove the lip seal from the transaxle case.
    Fig 46: Locating Lip Seal From Transaxle Case
    G05375913Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  50. Remove the valve body harness from the control valve.
    Fig 47: Identifying Valve Body Harness From Control Valve
    G05375914Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  51. Remove the oil pump from the transaxle case. (One fastening bolt is installed at the backside from the transaxle case side.)
    Fig 48: Locating Oil Pump From Transaxle Case Fastening Bolts
    G05375915Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  52. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump fastening bolt.
    Fig 49: Locating Transaxle Case Bolt
    G05375917Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  53. Remove the lip seal from the transaxle case.
    Fig 50: Locating Lip Seal From Transaxle Case
    G05375918Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  54. Using the special tools MB990590 and MB992039, remove outer race of the differential side bearing from the transaxle case.
  55. Using cylinder gage etc., measure the mounting bore diameter of differential side bearing outer race at the transaxle case side; if the standard value is not satisfied, then replace the CVT assembly.

    Standard value 

    ø67.949 - 67.979 mm (ø2.6752 - 2.6763 in) 

    Fig 51: Removing Outer Race Of Differential Side Bearing From Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB990590 And MB992039
    G05375919Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  56. Remove the adjusting shim from the transaxle case.
    Fig 52: Removing Adjusting Shim From Transaxle Case
    G05375920Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  57. Using the special tools MB990590 and MB992039, remove outer race of the reduction gear bearing from the transaxle case.
  58. Using cylinder gage etc., measure the mounting bore diameter of reduction gear bearing outer race at the transaxle case side; if the standard value is not satisfied, then replace the CVT assembly.

    Standard value 

    ø61.949 - 61.979 mm (ø2.4389 - 2.4401 in) 

    Fig 53: Removing Outer Race Of Reduction Gear Bearing From Transaxle Case Using Special Tools MB990590 And MB992039
    G05375921Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  59. Remove the adjusting shim from the transaxle case.
    Fig 54: Removing Adjusting Shim From Transaxle Case
    G09626296Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When removing the side oil seal, be careful not to cause damage to the transaxle case.
  60. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., remove the side oil seal from the transaxle case.
    Fig 55: Removing Side Oil Seal From Transaxle Case Using Flat Blade Screwdriver
    G05375923Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  61. Remove the detent spring from the transaxle case.
    Fig 56: Locating Detent Spring From Transaxle Case
    G05375924Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  62. Remove the forward clutch assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 57: Removing Forward Clutch Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G05375925Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  63. Remove the needle bearing on forward clutch drum side from the sun gear.
    Fig 58: Removing Needle Bearing On Forward Clutch Drum Side From Sun Gear
    G05375926Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  64. Remove the sun gear from the planet carrier.
    Fig 59: Removing Sun Gear From Planet Carrier
    G05375927Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  65. Remove the needle bearing on primary pulley side from the sun gear.
    Fig 60: Removing Needle Bearing On Primary Pulley Side From Sun Gear
    G05375928Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  66. Remove the planet carrier from the transaxle case.
    Fig 61: Removing Planet Carrier From Transaxle Case
    G05375929Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  67. Remove the needle bearing from the planet carrier.
    Fig 62: Removing Needle Bearing From Planet Carrier
    G05375930Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Check if there is damage, deformation, burn marks or permanent sets of the dish plate, driven plate, snap ring, and drive plate. Replace any defective part.
  68. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., remove the reverse brake retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate, and dish plate from the transaxle case.
    Fig 63: Removing Reverse Brake Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Dish Plate From Transaxle Case Using Flat Blade Screwdriver
    G05375931Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Set the spring compressor right on top of the spring of spring retainer assembly.
    • Do not remove the return spring from the spring retainer assembly.
  69. Using the special tool MB992139, compress the return spring, and remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.
  70. Remove the retaining plate and return spring assembly.
    Fig 64: Removing Snap Ring From Transaxle Case Using Special Tool MB992139
    G05375932Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Be careful. Do not use to much air pressure as this may cause the reverse brake piston be stuck.
  71. Feed the air in the oil hole shown in the illustration, and remove the reverse brake piston from the transaxle case.
    Fig 65: Locating Oil Hole
    G05375933Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 66: Identifying Transaxle Case
    G05375934Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.