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Removal And Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

When removing and installing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to drop the torque converter. In addition, do not remove the torque converter.
When the transaxle assembly is replaced, initialize the CVT learned value. Refer to INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE FOR CVT LEARNED VALUE .

Pre-removal operation

Under Cover Front Removal. Refer to UNDER COVER ).
Transmission Fluid Draining. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Engine Coolant Draining. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .
Starter Motor Assembly Removal. Refer to STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY .
Exhaust Manifold Removal. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Drive Shaft Removal. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal. Refer to AIR CLEANER .
Battery and Battery Tray Removal. Refer to BATTERY .

Post-installation operation

Battery and Battery Tray Installation. Refer to BATTERY .
Air Cleaner Assembly Installation. Refer to AIR CLEANER .
Drive Shaft Installation. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
Exhaust Manifold Installation. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Starter Motor Assembly Installation. Refer to STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY .
Engine Coolant Refilling. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .
Transmission Fluid Refilling. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Under Cover Front Installation. Refer to UNDER COVER .

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

G12681020

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tools:

MB991895: Engine Hanger
MB991928: Engine Hanger
Joint x 2 (50) (MB991929)
Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
MB992906: Engine hanger attachment