1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT oil dipstick

GENERAL - Maintenance Service00-43
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O.AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
Inspect fluid levelMOOSSDA
1. Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual ternperature
[70-80°C (160- 18O”F)I.
2. Plaice vehicle on level floor.
3.Move selector lever sequentially to every position to fill
torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place lever in “N” Neutral position. This operation is
necessary to be sure that fluid level check is accurate.
4. Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick. Then take out the dipstick and check the
condition of the fluid.
The transaxle should be overhauled under the following
conditions.l If there is a “burning” odor.
l If the fluid color has become noticeably blacker.
l If there is a noticeably great amount of metal particles in the fluid.
5.Chleck to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick.
If fluid level is low, add ATF until level reaches “HOT”
range.
LO\N fluid level can cause a variety of conditions
because it allows pump to take in air along with fluid. Air
trapped in hydraulic circuit forms bubbles which make
fluid spongy. Therefore, pressures will be erratic. Improper filling can also raise fluid level too high. When
transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam and cause same conditions which occur with low fluid level,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of ATF.In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, fluid
oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch,
and servo operation. Foaming can also result in fluid escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistaken
for a leak.
6. Be sure to examine fluid on dipstick closely. Chaqge
fluid
Drain
tlhe fluid and check whether there is any evidence of
contamination. Replenish with new fluid after the cause of any contamina-
tion
has been corrected.
(1) Rernove drain plugs to let fluid drain.
(2) Rernove the oil pan.
(3) Check the oil filter for clogging and damage and replace
if necessary.
(4) Clean the inside of oil pan and 5 magnets.
(5) Attach the five magnets to the concave part of the oil
pan.
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(6) Clean both gasket surfaces of transaxle case and oil
pan.
(7) Install oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts
to
IO-I 2 Nm (7.5-8.5 ftlbs.)
(8) Tighten drain plug with gasket to 30-35 Nm (22-25 ft.lbs.).
(9) Supply 4
dm3 (4.23 qts.) of specified ATF into case
through dipstick hole. [Total quantity of ATF required is 6.1
dm3 (6.45 qts.).
Actually however, approx. 4.5 dm3 (4.76 qts.) of fluid
car1 be replaced because rest of fluid remains in torque converter.]
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GENERAL -Maintenance Service
(1O)Star-t engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes.
Then, with parking brake on, move selector
fever
momentarily to each position, ending in “N” Neutral
position.
(11)Add sufficient ATF to bring fluid level to lower mark.
Recheck fluid level after transaxle is at normal Operating
temperature. Fluid level should be between upper and lower marks of
“HOT” range, Insert dipstick fully to prevent dirt from
entering transaxle.
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11 .ENGINE
COOLANT (Change)MOOSEEAC
Check the cooling system parts, such as radiator, heater,
and oil cooler hoses, thermostat and connections for
leakage and damage.
CHANGE COOLANT
1. Remove the radiator cap.
2. Loosen the drain plug to drain the coolant.
3. Drain the coolant from the reserve tank.
4. After draining the coolant, tighten the drain plug securely.
5.Supply the coolant into the radiator until it is filled up to
its filler neck.
6. Supply the coolant into the reserve tank.
7. After warming the engine until the thermostat opens, remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level.
8.Supply the coolant into the radiator until it is filled up to
its filler neck, and install the radiator cap securely.
9.Fill the reserve tank with coolant up to the “FULL” line.
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1 12.DISC BRAKE PADS (Inspect for wear) MWSBFA
Check for fluid contamination and wear. Replace complete
set of pads if defective.
Caution
The pads for the right and left wheels should be
reDlaced at the same time. Never “split” or intermix
brkke pad sets.
All four pads must be replace as a complete set.
Thickness of lining (A)
Limit: 2.0 mm (.08 in.)
13.REAR DRUM BRAKE LININGS AND REAR
WHEEL CYLINDERS (Inspect for wear and
leaks)MOOSBGB
1. Remove the brake drum and check the thickness of brake shoe lining for wear. Check the automatic brake
adjusting system by hand to see if it operates smoothly.
Also see if the gears are in proper mesh with each
other. To assure smooth functioning, apply a very thin
coat of multipurpose grease to the friction surface of
adjuster and link shaft.
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23-82AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures
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AWD
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDUR&g
TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual tem-
perature [70-80°C

(160- 18O”F)I.
2. Place vehicle on level floor.
3. Move selector lever sequentially to every position to fill
torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place
lever in “N” Neutral position.
4. Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick. Then take out the dipstick and check the condition
of the fluid.
The transaxle should be overhauled under the following
conditions.
l If there is a “burning” odor.
l If the fluid color has become noticeably blacker.
l
If there is a noticeably great amount of metal particles in
the fluid.
5.Check to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick. If
fluid level is low, add automatic transaxle fluid until level
reaches “HOT” range.
Transaxle fluid: DIAMOND ATF SP or equivalent
Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions because it
allows pump to take in air along with fluid. Air trapped in hydraulic circuit forms bubbles which make fluid spongy.
Therefore, pressures will be erratic, causing delayed shift,
slippy clutch and brakes, etc.
Improper filling can also raise fluid level too high. When
transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam and
cause the same conditions which occur with low fluid level, resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic transaxle
fluid.
In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, fluid
oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch,
and servo operation. Foaming can also result in fluid
escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistaken for
a leak.
6. Be sure to examine fluid on dipstick closely.
TRANSAXLE FLUID REPLACEMENTM23FcsGa
Refer to GROUP 00-Maintenance
Service.
TRANSFER OIL LEVEL INSPECTIONMm=xM
Transfer oil level inspection is the same as for the manual
transaxle transfer.
Refer to GROUP 00
- Maintenance Service.
TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENTM23FYAA
Transfer oil replacement is the same as for manual transaxle
transfer.
Refer to GROUP 22-Service
Adjustment Procedures.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly 23-I 05
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY hl33lA-1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation
Operation
eDraining and Supplying of the Trans-axle Fluid(Refer to GROUP 00-MaintenanceService.)l Removal and Installation of the Bat-tery and Battery Tray
*Removal
and Installation of the Air
Cleaner(Refer to GROUP 15-Air Cleaner.)20-27 Nmlo-14 Nm
14.5-19 ft.lbs.0 /7-10 ft.lbs.
/
, \ fp,/7-9 f%.lbs.
27-34 Nm20-25 ft.lbs.
-27-34 Nm20-25 ft.lbs.
30-35 Nm
22-25 ft.lbs.
30-35 Nm
22-25 ft.lbs. OSA0183
Removal steps
1. Connection for transaxle control cable
(Refer to P.23-86.)2. Connection for oil cooler hose
3. Automatic transaxle dipstick
4. Connection for solenoid connector 5. Park/neutral position switch (Refer to
P.23-86.)6. Connection for kickdown servo switch
connector 7. Connection for pulse generator connector
8. Connection for oil temperature sensor
connector
9. Connection for speedometer cable
10. Starter motor
11. Upper coupling bolt for transaxle
assembly and engine assembly
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