1900 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE wheel bolt torque

DRlVETRilN 7-7
bansaxle. When the pedal is pushed inward, the disc
and plate separate (the clutch is disenqaqed) discon-
necti
M no the enoine from the transaxie.- .
The clutch driven disc mav comam asoestos.
Galant and Mirage
b See Figures 28 thru 41 ost clutches utilize a single plate, dry friction REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
.* * _ disc with a diaphragm-style spring pressure plate.
which has been determined to be a cancer ’ The clutch disc has a splined hub which attaches the
causing agent. Never clean clutch surfaces disc to the input shaft. The disc has friction material
with compressed air! Avoid inhaling any dust where it contacts the flywheel and pressure plate.
from any clutch surface! When cleaning Torsion springs on the disc help absorb engine
clutch surfaces, use a commercially avail- torque pulses. The pressure plate applies pressure to
able brake cleaning fluid. the clutch disc, holding it tight againstthe surface of
the flywheel. The clutch operating mechanism con-
sists of a release bearing, fork and cylinder assembly. The clutch driven disc may contain asbestos,
The purpose of the clutch is to disconnect and
The release fork and actuating linkage transfer which has been determined to be a cancer
connect engine power at the tram&e. A vehicle at
pedal motion to the release bearing. In the engaged causing agent. Never clean clutch surfaces
rest requires a lot of engine torque to get all that
weight moving. An internal combustion engine does position (pedal released) the diaphragm spring holds with compressed air! Avoid inhaling any dust
the pressure plate against the clutch disc, so engine from any clutch surface! When cleaning
not develop a high starting torque (unlike steam en-
torque is transmitted to the input shaft. When the clutch surfaces, use a commercially avail-
gines) so it must be allowed to operate without any
clutch pedal is depressed, the release bearing pushes able brake cleaning fluid.
load until it builds up enough torque to move the ve-
hicle. Torque increases with engine rpm. The clutch the diaphragm spring center toward the flywheel. The
diaphragm spring pivots the fulcrum, relieving the 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
allows the engine to build up torque by physically
disconnecting the engine from the transaxle, relieving load on the pressure plate. Steel spring straps riveted 2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
the engine of any load or resistance. to the clutch cover lift the pn--“-- -I-‘^ I--- ‘!-- 3. Remove the transaxle assemblv from the ve-
The transfer of engine power to the transaxle (the clutch disc, disengaging the Gllyl,lo UllVc IIVIII II1c
4. Remove the oressure elate attachina bolts.
load) must be smooth and gradual; if it weren’t, drive transaxle and enabling the gc”-- +,, h,n -‘----’
line components would wear out or break quickly. The clutch is operating pryV’uV,J ,,.
l to be reused, loosen the bolts in a diagonal pattern 1
This gradual power transfer is made possible by It will stall the engine when released with the
vehicle held stationary. or 2 turns at a time. This will prevent warping the
gradually releasing the clutch pedal. The clutch disc
l The shift lever can be moved freely between 1st clutch cover assembly.
and pressure plate are the connecting link between
and reverse gears when the vehicle is stationary and 5. Remove the return clip and the pressure plate
the engine and transaxle. When the clutch pedal is
the clutch disengaged. release bearing. Do not use solvent to clean the bear-
released, the disc and plate contact each other (the ing.
clutch is engaged) ohvsicallv ioinina the enaine and 6. lnsoect the clutch release fork and fulcrum for hicle. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section.
pressure plate and clutch disc. If the pressure plate is
TCCS7118 Fig. 28 Loosen and remove the clutch and
. . . then carefully remove the clutch
essure plate bolts evenly, a little at a time
1~~~~~ -1 [it&ouldbeflat and pressure plate assembly from the fly
- ‘(
1 .
Fig. 33 Upon installation, it is usually a 7 1 / F@%!,d . then remove the flywhee;;:! 1 1 pound’to the flywheel bolts . Tccs7’z3~
Ftg. 31 If necessary, lock the flywheel III
the crankshaft m order replace d or have d
place and remove the retaining bolts . . . good Idea to apply a threadlockmg com-

7-8 DRIVETRAIN
/ sive Wear TCCS7124 1 Fig 34 Check the pressure plate for exces- TCCS7126 j / . Fig 38 Be sure that the flywheel surface is
clean, before installing the clutch
Fig. 38 Use the clutch alignment tool to
align the
clutch disc during assembly
Fig. 40 You may want to use a threadlock- Fig, 41 Be sure to use a torque wrench to
ing compound on the clutch assembly bolts
tighten all bolts
damage or wear. If necessary, remove the release fork the end of the release cylinder pushrod and the
and unthread the fulcrum from the transaxle. pushrod hole in the release fork.
7. Carefully inspect the condition of the clutch 13. Apply multi-purpose grease to the clutch re-
components and replace any worn or damaged parts.
lease bearing. Pack the bearing inner surface and the r Fig. 36 Typical clutch alignment tool, note
shaft ,,, 1 how the splines match the transaxle’s input
TCCS7130 Fig. 39 Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolt
holes should align
nodels and 16 ft. Ibs. (22 Nm) on all other models.
3emove the aligning tool.
. 18. Install the transaxle assembly.
19. Check for proper clutch operation.
4DJUSTMENTS
Pedal Free Play
1. Measure the clutch pedal height from the face
of the pedal pad to the firewall. The desired distances
are as follows:
a. Mirage--&6148 in. (168-171mm)
b. Galant -6.93-7.17 in. (176182mm)
2. Measure the clutch pedal clevis pin play at the
ace of the pedal pad. The standard values are as fol-
DWS: a. Mirage--0.04--0.12 in. (l-3mm)
b. Galant4.04-0.12 in. (l-3mm)
3. If the clutch pedal height or clevis pin play are
rot within the standard values, adjust as follows:

7-10 DRIVETRAIN
The automatic transaxle allows engine torque and
power to be transmitted to the front wheels within a
narrow range of engine operating speeds. It will allow
the engine to turn fast enough to produce plenty of
power and torque at very low speeds, while keeping it
at a sensible rpm at high vehicle speeds (and it does
this job without driver assistance). The transaxle uses
a light fluid as the medium for the transmission of
power. This fluid also works in ths operation of vari-
ous hydraulic control circuits and as a lubricant. Be-
cause the transaxle fluid performs all of these func-
tions, trouble within the unit can easily travel from one
part to another For this reason, and because of the
complexity and unusual operating principles of the
transaxle, a very sound understanding of the basic
principles of operation will simplify troubleshooting
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
Pan removal, fluid and filter
in Section 1 of this manual changes are covered
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
1990-97 Mirage and 1990-93 Galant
# See Figure 44
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the selector cable from the lever
3. Remove the two retaining screws and lift off
the switch.
To install: 4. Mount and position new switch. Do not tighten
the bolts until the switch is adjusted.
5. Connect selector cable and adjust switch.
6. After installation and adjustment make sure the
engine only starts in the
P and N selections. Also check
that the reverse lights operate only in the R selectlon.
1994-00 Galant and 1998-00 Mirage
e See Figure 44
93157pm Fig. 44 Typically, the park/neutral position
switch is located on the top of the transaxle
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nut attaching the shift control ca-
ble from the transaxle manual shaft lever. Position
the control cable out of the way.
3. Place the manual shaft lever in the Neutral
position, remove the nut and the manual shaft lever.
4. Detach the park/neutral switch electrical con-
nector.
5. Remove the park/neutral switch mounting
bolts and remove the switch from the transaxle man-
ual shaft.
To install: 6. Install the park/neutral switch to the transaxle
manual shaft and install the switch mounting bolts
Do not tighten the mounting bolts unh the switch is
adjusted.
7. Install the manual shaft lever to the park/neu-
tral switch with the nut. Make sure that the shaft lever
is in the Neutral position.
8. Adjust the switch in the following manner:
turn the switch body until the hole in the body of the
switch aligns with the hole in the manual shaft lever.
Insert a drill bit or equivalent into the holes. Tighten
the switch mounting bolts to 8 ft. Ibs. (11 Nm).
9. Attach the electrical connector.
10. Install the control cable to the manual shaft
lever with the nut. Adjust the cable so that there is no
slack in the cable and that the selector lever moves
smoothly
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable Check
for proper starting and proper reverse light operatron.
Diamante
ti See Figure 44
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative
battery cable is disconnected to prevent pos-
sible deployment of the air bag.
2. Disconnect the selector cable from the lever.
3. Remove the two retaining screws and lift off
the switch.
To install: 4. Install the lever, tighten the bolts only hand
tight.
5. Rotate switch body so the manual control lever
0.20 inch (5mm) hole and the switch body 0.20 inch
(5mm) holes are aligned.
6. Tighten the mounting bolts to 7-8 ft. Ibs.
(10-12 Nm).
7. Connect the selector cable to the lever.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. After installahon and adjustment make sure the
engine only starts in the
P and N selections. Also
check that the reverse lights operate only in the R se- lection.
ADJUSTMENT
1990-97 Mirage and 1990-93 Galant
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and lo-
cate the neutral safety switch on the top of the
transaxle.
*Apply parking brake and chock wheels be-
fore placing transaxle into the N position
2. At the transmission, loosen the shift cable ad-
justment nut. Inside the vehicle place the gearshift
selector lever in N
3. Place the manual shift control lever in N.
4. Loosen neutral safety switch mounhng screws
and rotate switch body so the manual control lever
0.20 in. (5mm) hole and the switch body 0.20 in.
(5mm) holes are aligned.
5. Tighten switch body mounting bolts to 7-8 ft.
Ibs. (lo-12 Nm).
6. At the shift cable adjusting nut, gently pull ca-
ble to remove any slack. Tighten locknut to 8 ft. Ibs.
(12 Nm)
7. Verify that the switch lever moves to positions
corresponding to each position of the selector lever.
Connect the negative battery terminal.
8. Make sure the engine only starts in the
P and
N positions. Also make sure the reverse lights oper-
ate only in
R selection.
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION
Diamante
) See Figures 45, 46, 47, and 48
1. Properly disarm the SRS system (air bag).
Refer to Section 6.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the engine side cover and undercov-
ers.
5. Drain the transaxle assembly into a suitable
container.
6. If equipped, remove the front catalytic con-
verter.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe, main muffler and
catalytic converter.
8. Disconnect the tie rod end and ball joint from
the steering knuckle.
9. Unbolt the support bearing for the left side
halfshaft.
10. Remove the halfshafts by inserting a prybar
between the transaxle case and the driveshaft and
prying the shaft from the transaxle.
11. Remove the air cleaner assembly and adjoin-
ing duct work.
12. Detach the engine harness connection.
13. If the vehicle is equipped with Active Elec-
tronlc Controlled Suspension (Active-ECS), remove
the compressor assembly from the transaxle and sus-
pend with wire. Do not allow the compressor to hang
from the air hose.
14. If equipped, remove the roll stopper stay
bracket.
15. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the
transaxle.
16. Remove the clip that secures the shifter and
disconnect the shifter control cable from the
transaxle.
17. Disconnect and plug the oil cooler hoses
from the transaxle.
18. Detach the following:

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Fig. 45 location of 4-wheel steering oil
l Park/neutral switch electrical harness l Kickdown servo switch l Pulse generator l Oil temperature sensor electrical harness l Shift control solenoid valve harness.
19. Support the transaxle and remove the
transaxle mounting bracket.
20. Remove the three upper transaxle-to-engine
mounting bolts.
21. For vehicles with 4WS, remove the heat
shield for the 4WS oil pump and remove the pump.
Do not allow the pump to hang from the oil hoses.
22. For vehicles equipped with Active-ECS, dis-
connect the height sensor rod from the lower control
arm.
23. Remove the bolt that secures the Heated Oxy-
gen (HOaS) sensor harness to the right side cross-
member.
’ 24. Remove the starter assembly.
25. Remove the mounting brackets for access to
the bell housing cover,
26. Remove the bell housing/oil pan covers as-
sembly. 27. Remove the bolts holding the flexplate to the
torque converter.
28. Remove the lower transaxle to engine bolts
and remove the transaxle assembly.
To install: 29. Install the transaxle assembly to the engine
block, install the mounting bolts and tighten to 54 ft.
tbs. (75 Nm).
30. Install the bolts that secure the torque con-
verter to the driveplate. Tighten the bolts to 34-38 ft.
Ibs (4653 Nm).
31. Install the bell housing/oil pan covers.
32. Install the transaxle stay brackets that were
removed for access to the bell housing cover.
33. Install the starter assembly and connect the
wiring.
34. Install the bolt that secures the HO& sensor
harness to the right side crossmember and tighten
the bolt to 7-9 ft. Ibs. (X-12 Nm).
35. For vehicles equipped with Active-ECS, con-
nect the height sensor rod from the lower control’
arm. Check the height sensor rod for a length (A) of
10.59-10.63 in. (269-270mm)
36. If removed, install the 4WS oil pump and
tighten the mounting bolts to 17 ft. Ibs. (24 Nm).
37. If removed, install the 4WS oil pump heat
shield and tighten the mounting bolts to 17 ft. Ibs.
(24 Nm).
38. Install the three upper transaxle-to-engine
mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 54 ft.
Ibs. (75 Nm).
*One of the upper bolts has a grounding
strap to secure under the bolt.
39. Install and connect the transaxle mounting
bracket. Tighten the mounting nut and bolts to 51 ft.
Ibs. (70 Nm).
40. Connect the shift control solenoid valve har-
ness
Removal steps 1. Transaxle control cable connection
2. Transaxle 011 cooler hoses connection
3. PNP swrtch connector
4. FvT control solenoid valve connector
5. Input shaft speed sensor connector
6. Output shaft speed sensor connector
7. Vehicle speed sensor connector
6. Spht pin
9. Connection of the tie rod end
10. Drwe shaft nut 11. Connectton for the lower arm ball
jomt
12. Drwe shaft and inner shaft assembly
(RH) and the drwe shaft (LH)
Caution
Mounting locations marked by
l should be
provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened
when the body is supporting the full weight of the
engine.
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:io. 46 Transaxie removal (1 of 2)-Diamante with F4A51 transaxie
41. Connect the kickdown servo switch, pulse
generator and oil temperature sensor electrical har-
ness
42. Connect the park/neutral switch electrical
harness.
43. Using new hose clamps, install the oil cooler
hoses to the transaxle.
44. Install shifter control cable to the transaxle
and secure the cable with clip.
45. Connect the speedometer cable to the
transaxle.
46. If removed, install the roll stopper stay
bracket and tighten the one through nut and bolt to
36-43 ft. Ibs. (50-60 Nm). Tighten the two mounting
bolts to 16 ft. Ibs. (22 Nm).
47. If removed, install the Active-ECS compres-
sor assembly. Tighten the mounting bolts to 48 inch
Ibs. (5 Nm) and connect the electrical harness.
48. Attach the engine harness connection.
49. Install the air cleaner assembly and adjoining
duct work.
50. Using new circlips, install the halfshafts and
seat halfshafts into the transaxle. Install the bolt that
secure the left side support bearing and tighten the
bolts to 33 ft. Ibs. (45 Nm).
51. Connect the ball joint and tie rod end to the
steering knuckle. Using new nuts, tighten the ball
joint castle nut to 43-52 ft. Ibs. (60-72 Nm) and
tighten the tie rod castle nut to 22 ft. ibs. (30 Nm). in-
stall new cotter pins.
52. Using new gaskets, install the exhaust sys-
tem.
53. If removed, install front catalytic converter.
54. Install the engine undercovers.
55. Connect the negative battery cable.
56. Fill the transaxle to the correct level.
57. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Gaiant
1999-1993 MODELS
1. On vehicles equipped with auto-cruise, re-
move the control actuator and bracket.
2. If equipped with an active ECS, disconnect
the air compressor.
3. Drain the transaxle fluid into a suitable con-
tainer.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly, intercooler
and air hose, as required.
5. Mark the shift cable. Remove the adjusting
nut and disconnect the shift cable.
6. Tag and detach the electrical connectors for
the solenoid, neutral safety switch (inhibitor switch),
the pulse generator kickdown servo switch and oil
temperature sensor.
7. Disconnect the speedometer cable and oil
cooler lines.
8. Disconnect the wires to the starter motor and
remove the starter.
9. Remove the upper transaxle to engine bolts.
10. Support the transaxle and remove the
transaxle mounting bracket.
11. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove
the sheet metal under guard
12. Remove the tie rod ends and the bail joints
from the steering knuckle.
13. Remove the halfshafts by inserting a prybar
between the transaxle case and the driveshaft and
prying the shaft from the transaxle. Do not pull on the
driveshaft. Doing so damages the inboard joint. Use

.
7-12 DRIVETRAIN
26-33Nm
19 - 24 itlbs.
45 - 52 Nm
69 Nm
51 ftlbs.

66 Nm
65 ftlbs.
52 Nm
36 fl.lbs.
:ig.
the prybar. Do not insert the prybar so far the oil seal
in the case is damaged. Tie the halfshafts aside.
14. On AWD vehicles, disconnect the exhaust
pipe and remove the transfer case.
15. Remove the lower bellhousing cover and re-
move the special bolts holding the flexplate to the
torque converter. To remove, turn the engine crank-
shaft with a box wrench and bring the bolts into a po-
sition appropriate for removal, one at a time. After re-
moving the bolts, push the torque converter toward
the transaxle so it doesn’t stay on the engine allowing
oil to pour out the converter hub or cause damage to
the converter,
16. Remove the lower transaxle to engine bolts
and remove the transaxle assembly. To install: 17. After the torque converter has been mounted
on the transaxle, install the transaxle assembly on the
engine. Tighten the driveplate bolts to 34-38 ft. Ibs.
(4653 Nm). Tighten the transaxle-to-engine bolts to
35 ft. Ibs. (48 Nm). Install the bellhousing cover.
18. On AWD vehicles, install the transfer case
and frame pieces. Connect the exhaust pipe using a
new gasket.
19. Replace the circlips and install the halfshafts
to the transaxle.
20. Install the tie rods and ball joint to the steer-
ing arm.
21. Install the transaxle mounting bracket.
22. install the under guard.
23. Install the starter.
24. Connect the speedometer cable and oil cooler
lines.
25 Connect the solenoid, neutral safety switch
(inhibitor switch), the pulse generator kickdown
servo switch and oil temperature sensor.
26. Install the shift control cable.
27. Install the air hose, intercooler and air cleaner
assembly.
If equipped with an active ECS, connect the
mante with a F4A33 automatic transaxle
30 Refill with Dexron II, Mopar ATF Plus type
7176, Mitsubishi Plus ATF or equivalent, automatic
transaxle fluid. If vehicle is AWD check and fill the
transfer case.
31. Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 min-
utes. Apply parkrng brake and move selector through
each gear posrtion, ending in N. Recheck fluid level
and add if necessary. Fluid level should be between
the marks in the HOT range.
1994-90 MODELS
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner and intake hoses.
3. Drain the transaxle into a suitable waste con-
tainer.
4. Remove the nut securing the shifter lever to
the transaxle. Remove the cable retaining clip and re-
move the cable from the transaxle.
5. Remove the shifter cable mounting bracket,
6. Tag and detach the electrical connectors for
the speedometer, solenoid, neutral safety switch (in-
hibitor switch), the pulse generator, kickdown servo
switch, and the oil temperature sensor.
7. Tag and disconnect the oil cooler lines at the
transaxle.
8. Remove the bolt securing the fluid dipstick
tube to the transaxle. Remove the dipstrck and tube
from the transaxle.
9. Remove the starter motor and position it
aside.
10. Using special tool MZ203827 or equivalent,
support the engine assembly.
11. Remove the rear roll stopper mounting
bracket.
12. Remove the transaxle mount bracket.
13. Remove the upper transaxle mounting bolts.
14. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
15. Remove the front wheel assemblies.
16. Remove the right hand undercover.
17. Remove and discard the cotter pin, then dis-
connect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle,
18. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the
damper fork.
19. Disconnect the damper fork from the lateral
lower control arm.
20. Disconnect the lateral lower arm, and the
compression arm lower ball joints from the steering
knuckle.
21. Pry the halfshafts from the transaxle, and se-
cure aside.
22. Remove the cover from the transaxle bell-
housing.
23. Remove the engine front roll stopper
through-bolt.
24. Remove the crossmember and the triangular
right hand stay.
25. Remove the bolts holding the flexplate to the
torque converter with a box wrench Rotate the engine
to bring the bolts into a position appropriate for re-
moval, one at a time. After removing the bolts, push
the torque converter toward the transaxle. This will
prevent the converter from remaining intact with the
engine, possibly damaging the converter,
26. Support the transaxle, using a transmission
jack, and remove the transaxle lower coupling bolt.
*The coupling bolt threads from the engine
side, into the transaxle, and is located just
above the halfshafl opening.

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27. Shde the transaxle rearward and carefully
lower it from the vehicle.
To install: 28. After the torque converter has been mounted
on the transaxle, install the transaxle assembly to the
engine. Install the mounting bolts and tighten to 35
ft. Ibs. (48 Nm).
29. Install the transaxle lower coupling bolt and
tighten to 21-25 ft Ibs. (29-34 Nm).
30. Connect the torque converter to the flexplate
and tighten the bolts to 33-38 ft. Ibs. (45-52 Nm).
31. Install the cover to the transaxle bellhous-
ing and tighten the mounting bolts to 7 ft. Ibs. (9
Nm).
32 Install the crossmember and tighten the front
mounting bolts to 65 ft. Ibs (88 Nm) and the rear
bolt to 54 ft. Ibs. (73 Nm) Install the front engine roll
stopper through-bolt and lightly tighten. Once the full
weight of the engine is on the mounts, tighten the ’
bolt to 42 ft. Ibs. (57 Nm),
33. Install the triangular stay bracket and tighten
the mounting bolts to 65 ft. Ibs. (88 Nm).
34. Install the halfshafts, using new circlips on
the axle ends.
When installing the axleshaft, keep the in-
board joint straight in relation to the axle, so
as not to damage the oil seal lip of the
transaxle with the serrated part of the half-
shaft.
35. Connect the tie rod and ball joints to the
steering knuckle. Tighten the ball joint self-locking
nuts to 48 ft. Ibs. (65 Nm). Tighten the tie rod end nut
to 21 ft. Ibs. (28 Nm) and secure with a new cotter
pin.
36. Connect the damper fork to the lower control
arm and tighten the through-bolt to 65 ft Ibs. (88
Nm).
37. Connect the stabilizer link to the damper fork,
and tighten the self-locking nut to 29 ft. Ibs. (39 Nm).
38. Install the undercover.
39. Install the wheels and carefully lower the ve-
hicle
40. Install the transaxle mount bracket to the
transaxle, and tighten the mounting nuts to 32 ft. Ibs.
(43 Nm).
41. Install the rear roll stopper mounting bracket.
42. Remove the engine support. Tighten the
transaxle mount through-bolt to 51 ft. Ibs. (69 Nm)
and tighten the front engine roll stopper through-bolt.
43. Install the upper transaxle mounting bolts
and tighten to 35 fl. Ibs. (48 Nm).
44. Install the starter motor.
45. Install the dipstick tube and the dipstick
46. Install the shifter cable mounting bracket.
47. Connect the shifter lever and tighten the re-
taining nut to 14 ft. Ibs. (19 Nm).
48. Connect the oil cooler lines and secure with
clamps.
49. Attach the electrical connectors for the
speedometer, solenoid, neutral safety switch (in-,
hibitor switch), the pulse generator, kickdown servo
switch and oil temperature sensor.
50. Install the air cleaner and the air intake hose.
51. Connect the negative battery cable.
52. Make sure the vehicle is level, and refill the
transaxle. Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes. Apply parking brake and move selector
through each gear position, ending in N. Recheck
fluid level and add if necessary. Fluid level should be
between the marks in the HOT range.
53. Check the transaxle for proper operation.
Make sure the reverse lights come on when in re-
verse and the engine starts only in
P or N.
Mirage
*If the vehicle is going to be rolled on its
wheels while the halfshafts are out of the ve-
hicle, obtain two outer CV-joints or proper
equivalent tools and install to the hubs. If the
vehicle is rolled without the proper torque
applied to the front wheel bearings, the bear-
ings will no longer be usable.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable then
the positive battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the air hose and air cleaner assem-
bly.
4. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
5. Remove the under guard pan.
6. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable con-
tainer.
7. If equipped with 1.6L engine, remove the ten-
sion rod.
8. Disconnect the control cable and cooler
lines.
9. On 3-speed transaxles, disconnect the throt-
tle control cable.
10. On 4-speed transaxles, perform the following:
a. Detach the shift control solenoid valve
connector.
b. Disconnect the inhibitor switch and kick-
down servo switch.
c. Disconnect the pulse generator and oil
temperature sensor.
11. Disconnect the speedometer cable and re-
move the starter.
12. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts and
bracket.
13. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the lower
control arm.
14. Disconnect the steering tie rod end and the
ball joint from the steering arm.
15. Remove the halfshafts at the inboard side
from the transaxle. Tie the joint assembly aside.
*It is not necessary to disconnect the half-
shafts from the wheel hubs.
16. Support the engine and remove the center
member.
17. Remove the bellhousing cover and remove
the driveplate bolts.
18 Remove the transaxle assembly lower con-
necting bolt, located just over the halfshaft opening.
19. Properly support the transaxle assembly, then
lower it, moving it to the right for clearance.
To install: 20. After the torque converter has been mounted
on the transaxle, install the transaxle assembly on the
engine. Install the mounting bolts and tighten to
31-40 ft. Ibs. (43-55 Nm) on 1990-92 models and
35 ft. Ibs. (48 Nm) on 1993-00 models.
21. Tighten the driveplate bolts to 33-38 ft. Ibs.
(46-53 Nm). Install the bellhousing cover.
22. Install the center member. 23. Replace the circlips and install the halfshafts
to the transaxle.
24. Install the tie rods, ball joints and stabilizer
links to the steering arm
25. Install the transaxle mounting bracket and
bolts.
26. Install the starter.
27. Connect the speedometer cable.
28. Connect the inhibitor switch, kickdown servo
switch, the pulse generator and oil temperature sen-
sor, if disconnected.
29. Connect the shift control solenoid valve con-
nector.
30. Connect the control cables and oil cooler
lines.
31. Install the tension rod, if removed.
32. Install the air cleaner assembly.
33. Install the battery tray and battery.
34. Connect the positive then the negative termi-
nal.
35. Refill with Dexron@ II, Mopar ATF Plus type
7176 or equivalent, automatic transaxle fluid.
36. Start the engine and allow to idle for two min-
utes. Apply parking brake and move selector through
each gear position, ending in N. Recheck fluid level
and add if necessary. Fluid level should be between
the marks in the HOT range.
ADJUSTMENTS
Shifter Control Cable Adjustment
1. The shifter cable adjustment is done at the
neutral safety switch (inhibitor switch). Locate the
switch on the transaxle and note the alignment holes
in the arm and the body of the switch. Place the se-
lector lever in N. Place the manual lever of the
transaxle in the neutral position.
2. Check alignment of the hole in the manual
control lever to the hole in the inhibitor switch body.
If the holes do not align, adjustment is required.
3. To adjust, loosen the nut on the cable end and
pull the cable end by hand until the alignment holes
match. Tighten the nut. Check that the transaxle
shifts and conforms to the positions of the selector
lever.
Throttle Valve Cable
The throttle valve adjustment applies only to the
1990-96 Mirage.
1. Place selector lever and manual control lever
in N position.
2. Loosen adjusting nut. While lightly pulling on
control cable tighten mounting nut to 7-10 ft. Ibs.
(X-14 Nm).
3. When adjustment is complete, be sure selector
lever is still in the N position. Verify all functions
correspond to the position indicated on the selector
lever.
The halfshaft removal and installation and over-
haul are the same as a manual transaxle Please refer
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7-16 DRIVETRAIN
11. Using puller, remove the oil seal and inner 18. While holding the rear axle shaft in positron
bearing from the trailing arm. using holding fixture tool MB9g67-01 or equivalent,
12. Inspect the companion flange and axle shaft tighten a new self-locking nut to 159 ft. Ibs. (220 Nm).
for wear or damage. Inspect the dust cover for defor- 19. Install the drive shaft nuts, washers and bolts.
mation or damage. Inspect the bearings for burning Tighten to 40-47 ft. Ibs. (55-65 Nm).
or declaration. Replace components as required 20. Install the rear brake disc, caliper assembly
To install: and parking brake.
13. Using the proper driver, press fit the inner
bearing onto the trailing arm. Press fit the oil seal
onto the trailing arm with the depression in the oil
seal facing upward, and until it contacts the shoulder
on the inner arm. 21. Install the tire and wheel assembly and lower
the vehrcle. Check the parking brake stroke and ad-
just as required.
22. Before moving the vehicle, pump the brakes
until a firm pedal is achieved.
*When tapping the oil seal in, use a plastic
hammer to lightly tap the top and circumfer-
ence of the seal installation tool, press fitting
gradually and evenly.
14. Press fit the dust covers onto the axle until it
contacts the axle shaft shoulder. Install the innermost
cover so the deDression is facino
UDWard.
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Matchmark the driveshaft and comoanion . ,
*When tapping the oil seal in, use a plastic
hammer to lightly tap the top and circumfer-
ence of the seal installation tool, press fitting
gradually and evenly. flange and remove the shaft. Don’t let it hang from the
transaxle. Tie It up to the underbody.
3. Hold the companion flange stationary and re-
move the large self-locking nut in the center of the
comoanion flanoe.
15. Apply multi-purpose grease around the entire 4: Using a Gller, remove the flange. Pry the old
circumference of the Inner side of the outer bearing seal out.
seal lip. Press fit the outer bearing to the axle shaft so
To install: that the bearrng seal lip surface is facing towards the 5. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the
axle shaft flange. seal lip and the companion flange seal contacting sur-
16. Press fit the rear rotor to the axle shaft with face. Install the new seal with an appropriate driver.
the rear rotor groove surface towards the axle shaft 6. Install the companion flange. Install a new lock-
flange. nut and torque to 116-159 fl Ibs. (157-220 Nm). The
17. Install the rear axle shaft to the trailing arm rotation torque of the drive pinion should be about 4
temporarily. Install the companion flange to the rear inch Ibs. for new or reused, oiled bearings
axle shaft, then install a new self-locking nut. 7. Install the driveshaft.
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Drain the differential gear oil and remove the
center exhaust pipe.
3. Matchmark and remove the rear driveshaft.
4. Remove the rear halfshafts.
5. Remove the center exhaust pipe and muffler
assembly, as required.
6. Remove or disconnect the 4 wheel steering
oil pump.
7. The large mounting bolts that hold the differ-
ential carrier support plate to the underbody may use
self-locking nuts. Before removing them, support the
rear axle assembly in the middle with a transaxle
jack. Remove the nuts, then remove the support
plate(s) and the square dynamic damper from the rear
of the carrier.
8 Lower the differential carrier and remove from
the vehicle.
To install: 9. Raise the rear differential carrier into position
and install support member bolts. Install new lock-
nuts on all support bolts.
10. Install the 4 wheel steering oil pump.
11. Install new circlips on both rear driveshafts
and install.
12. Install the propeller shaft.
13. Install the center exhaust pipe and muffler.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. With the vehicle level, fill the rear differential.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Components English
Automatic Vansaxle-toengme mountrng bolts
Diamante models 54ft Ibs.
1990-92 Mrrage 3140ft Ibs.
199390 Mrrage 35ft Ibs.
1990-93 Galant 32-39 ft Ibs.
199400 Galant 35ft Ibs.
Axle hub nuts 145-188 ft tbs
Back-up lamp swatch 22-25 ft Ibs.
Clutch release fork fulcrum 25ft Ibs
Driveshaft-to-rear drfferentral flange bolts 22-25 fl lb?..
Driveshaft center bearrng support bracket mountrng nuts 22-25 fl. Ibs.
Halfshaft center bearing support bracket 33ft Ibs.
Manual transaxle-toengrne mountrng bolts
1990-92 Mtrage 3140 ft. Ibs.
1993-00 Mrrage 35 ft. Ibs.
1990-93 Galant 32-39 fl I bs.
199400 Galant 35ft Ibs.
Manual transaxle lower coupling bolt 22-25ft Ibs
Manual transaxle mount retaining nuts 32ft Ibs.
Manual transaxle mount through-bolt 51 R Ibs.
Park/neutral safety swatch retainrng bolts
1990-97 Mrrage and 1990-93 Galant 76 ft. Ibs
1994-00 Galant and 199600 Mirage afl Ibs
Dramante models
78 fl. Ibs
Pinion nut
116-159fl lb?..
Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts
1994-98 Galant
14ft Ibs.
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All other models 16ft Ibs.
Rear halfshaft-tocompanron flange bolts 4047ft Ibs.
Stub axle shaft hub nut 159n Ibs.
Throttle valve cable mounting nut 7-10 ft. Ibs.
Torque converter-todnveplate bolts 34-38 n. ibs
Transfer case-to-transaxle mounttng bolts
Manual transaxle
4043n Ibs.
Automatic transaxle
43-58 ft. Ibs. Metric
75 Nm
43-55 Nm
48 Nm
43-55 Nm
48 Nm
200-260 Nm
30-35 Nm
35 Nm
30-35 Nm
30-35 Nm
45 Nm
43-55 Nm
48 Nm
43-55 Nm
48 Nm
30-35 Nm
40 Nm
69 Nm
IO-12 Nm
11 Nm
IO-12 Nm
157-220 Nm
19 Nm
22 Nm
5565 Nm
220 Nm
lo-14 Nm
46-53 Nm
5560 Nm
60-80 Nm
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8-2 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
# See Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the jack, tire iron and, if necessary,
the spare tire from their storage compartments.
3. Check the owners manual, or refer to Section
1 of this manual for the jacking points on your vehi-
cle. Then, place the jack in the proper position,
4. If equipped with lug nut trim caps, remove
them by either unscrewing or pulling them off the lug
nuts, as appropriate. Consult the owners manual, if
necessary.
5. If equipped with a wheel cover or hub cap,
insert the tapered end of the tire iron in the groove
and pry off the cover.
6. Apply the parking brake and block the diago-
nally opposite wheel with a wheel chock or two.
*Wheel chocks may be purchased at your
local auto parts store, or a block of wood cut
into wedges may be used. If possible, keep
one or two of the chocks in your tire storage
compartment, in case any of the tires has to
be removed on the side of the road. 7. If equipped with an automatic
transmission/transaxle, place the selector lever in P
or Park; with a manual transmission/transaxle, place
the shifter in Reverse.
8. With the tires still on the ground, use the tire
iron/wrench to break the lug nuts loose.
*If a nut is stuck, never use heat to loosen it
or damage to the wheel and bearings may
occur. If the nuts are seized, one or two
heavy hammer blows directly on the end of
the bolt usually loosens the rust. Be careful,
as continued pounding will likely damage the
brake drum or rotor.
9. Using the jack, raise the vehicle until the tire
is clear of the ground. Support the vehicle safely us-
ing jackstands.
10. Remove the lug nuts, then remove the tire
and wheel assembly.
To install:
11. Make sure the wheel and hub mating sur-
faces, as well as the wheel lug studs, are clean and
free of all foreign material. Always remove rust from
the wheel mounting surface and the brake rotor or
drum. Failure to do so may cause the lug nuts to
loosen in service.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly and hand-
tighten the lug nuts. 13. Using the tire wrench, tighten all the lug nuts,
in a crisscross pattern, until they are snug.
14. Raise the vehicle and withdraw the jackstand,
then lower the vehicle.
15. Using a torque wrench, tighten the lug nuts in
a crisscross pattern to 65-80 ft. lbs. ( 90-l 10 Nm).
Check your owners manual or refer to Section 1 of
this manual for the proper tightening sequence.
Do not overtighten the lug nuts, as this may
cause the wheel studs to stretch or the brake
disc (rotor) to warp.
16. If so equipped, install the wheel cover or hub
cap. Make sure the valve stem protrudes through the
proper opening before tapping the wheel cover into
position.
17. If equipped, install the lug nut trim caps by
pushing them or screwing them on, as applicable.
18. Remove the jack from under the vehicle, and
place the jack and tire iron/wrench in their storage
compartments. Remove the wheel chock(s).
19. If you have removed a flat or damaged tire,
place it in the storage compartment of the vehicle and
take it to your local repair station to have it fixed or
replaced as soon as possible.
Inspect the tires for lacerations, puncture marks,
nails and other sharp objects. Repair or replace as
necessary. Also check the tires for treadwear and air
pressure as outlined in Section 1 of this manual.
Check the wheel assemblies for dents, cracks, rust
and metal fatigue. Repair or replace as necessary.
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION
Fig. 3 Place the jackstands under the vehi-
cle to support the vehicle’s weight before