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Disassembly Service Point

CAUTION:
  • Do not disassemble parts other than specified in this service information.
  • Be careful not to drop the torque converter during servicing work.
  1. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan.
  2. Remove the drain plug gasket from the drain plug.
  3. Remove the harness bracket from the transaxle assembly.
  4. Remove the oil filler tube and oil level gage from the transaxle case.
  5. Remove the control cable bracket and breather hose from the transaxle case.
    Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug From Oil Pan
    G09631489Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Remove the secondary pulley speed sensor from the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Secondary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G09631490Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Remove the O-ring from the secondary pulley speed sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pulley Speed Sensor O-Ring
    G09631491Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Remove the primary pulley speed sensor from the transaxle case.
    Fig 4: Identifying Primary Pulley Speed Sensor
    G09631492Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. Remove the O-ring from the primary pulley speed sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Pulley Speed Sensor O-Ring
    G09631493Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Remove the output speed sensor from the transaxle case.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Output Speed Sensor
    G09631494Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  11. Remove the O-ring from the output speed sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Transaxle Output Speed Sensor O-Ring
    G09631495Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  12. Remove the manual control lever from the manual shaft.
    Fig 8: Identifying Manual Control Lever
    G09631496Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  13. Remove the transmission range switch from the transaxle case.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Range Switch
    G09631497Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  14. Remove the CVT fluid cooler from the transaxle case, and detach the O-ring from the cooler.
    Fig 10: Removing CVT Fluid Cooler
    G09631498Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When removing the oil seal, be careful not to cause damage to the transaxle case.
  15. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., remove the side oil seal from the housing.
    Fig 11: Removing Side Oil Seal Using Flat Blade Screwdriver
    G09631499Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When removing the oil seal, be careful not to cause damage to the converter housing.
  16. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., remove the side oil seal from the housing.
    Fig 12: Removing Side Oil Seal Using Flat Blade Screwdriver
    G09631500Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  17. Remove the oil pan bolts from the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 13: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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  18. Remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket from the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 14: Identifying Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket
    G09631502Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  19. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
    Fig 15: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
    G09631503Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.