Removal And Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

Before replacing the transaxle assembly, you should make a note of the serial No. which is stamped on the new transaxle assembly (Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA REFERENCE TABLE ).
When the transaxle assembly is replaced, carry out the following operations.
Initialization Procedure for CVT Learned Value (Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA REFERENCE TABLE ).
Learning Procedure (Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA REFERENCE TABLE ).

Pre-removal and post-installation operation

Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation <AWD> (Refer to TRANSFER ASSEMBLY <AWD> ).
Strut Tower Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to STRUT TOWER BAR ).
Air Cleaner Assembly, Air Cleaner Bracket Removal and Installation (Refer to AIR CLEANER ).
Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation (Refer to BATTERY ).
Engine Room Under Cover Front A, B and Engine Room Side Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Transmission Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE ).
Engine Coolant Draining and Refilling (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
Engine control module Removal and Installation (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ).
Air Hose B and Air Hose C Removal and Installation (Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER ).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle Assembly Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tools: