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ENGINE OVERHAUL Timing
(8) Thread the timing belt over the idler pulley, the oil pump
sprocket, the crankshaft sprocket and the tensioner pulley
in the order shown.
(9) Remove the two clips.
(lO)Lift up the tensioner pulley in the direction o f arrow and
tighten the center bolt.
to see that all timing marks are lined up.
the screwdriver inserted in step (4) and fit the
plug. (Engine with counterbalance shafts)
the crankshaft a quarter counterclockwise turn. Th en,
turn it clockwise until the timing marks are lined up again.
the special tools, Socket Wrench and Torque.
Wrench, on the tensioner pulley, and loosen the ten sioner
pulley center bolt.
NOTE
If the special tool is not available, use a commercially
available torque wrench that is capable of measurin g
Nm
to 3.6 Nm (2.60 with the torque wrench.
the tensioner pulley with the special tool and
torque wrench, tighten the center bolt to specifica tion.,
giving two clockwise turns to the crankshaft, let
it alone for approx. 15 minutes. Then, make sure
the auto tensioner setting wire moves freely.
NOTE
If the wire does not move freely, repeat step (13) above’
until it moves freely.
the auto tensioner setting wire.
the distance “A” (between the tensioner arm
and auto tensioner body).
Standard value: mm in.)
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giving two clockwise turns the crankshaft, ‘let
it alone for approx. 15
make sure that
the auto tensioner setting wire moves freely.
NOTE
If the wire does not move freely, step (10) above
until it moves freely.
the auto tensioner setting wire.,
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the distance “A” (between the tensioner arm
and auto tensioner body).
Standard value: 3.8-4.5 mm
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CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> . . . . . 115
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE KEY INTERLOCK
AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS* . . . . . . . . 192
GENERAL INFORMATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Automatic Transaxle Control Component
Oil Temperature Sensor Continuity Check . . . . 160
Pinion Factor Writing Procedure After
TCM Replacement or Tire Size Change
. . . 159
Selector Level Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,166
Shift Lock Mechanism Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 8 6
TCM Resetting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..159
Torque Converter Stall Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Transaxle Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . .. . .159
Transaxle Fluid Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Range Sensor Continuity . . .
Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS.. . . .. . .Automatic Transaxle Control Component Layout
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
161SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Clutch Air Pressure Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Fluid Leakage-Torque Converter Housing Area
Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Hydraulic Pressure Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Hydraulic Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSAXLE CONTROL*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Selector Lever Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Key Interlock Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING! (1) Improper service or maintenance of any componen t of the
or any component, can lead to personal
injuryordeath inadvertent the inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any component or SRS-related component must be perform ed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3)MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) and GROUP 00 -Maintenance Serv ice before beginning any service or maintenance of any com-
ponent of the
or any component.
NOTEThe SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning light, air bag module, clockspring and inte rconnecting wiring.Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are indi-cated in the table of contents by an asterisk