1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT service

23-56AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle ControlOQPOOQQ
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INSPECTIONM231CAMl Check the control cable for function and for damage.
lCheck the outer cable (key interlock cable, shift lock cable)
’for damage and spring for breakage and tension.~J
lCheck the inner cable (key interlock cable, shift lock cable)
for extension.
REVERSE
(R) POSITION ALARM BUZZER
Check that the buzzer sounds when battery voltage is applied
across terminals.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM231DAW
19. CONNECTION OF SHIFT LOCK CABLE (BRAKE PEDAL
SIDE)Connect the shift lock cable so that its threads measure
about 4 mm
(.16 in.).
CautionDo not change the routing of shift lock cable to the
selector lever assembly.
16. INSTALLATION OF SLIDE LEVER / 15. KEY INTERLOCK
CABLE (STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY SIDE) / 14. CAM
LEVER(1) Place the ignition key at the “LOCK” position or keep it
removed.
(2) Install the slide lever, key interlock cable, and cam lever
to the steering lock assembly as shown.
Caution
Do not change the routing of key interlock cable tothe selector lever assembly.
5. CONNECTION OF TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE
(SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY SIDE)Connect the transaxle control cable, then make the follow-
ing adjustment.
(1) Place the selector lever in “N” position.
(2) Loosen the nut and slightly pull the transaxle control
cable in the direction of the arrow; then, tighten the nut.
4.CONNECTION OF SHIFT LOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEV-
ER ASSEMBLY SIDE)(1) Place the selector lever in “P” position.
(2) Disconnect the key interlock cable from the selector
lever assembly side.
(3) Turn the lock cam B counterclockwise (arrow
0) to
move the set lever upward (arrow
0)._.-(4) Frt the cutout in set lever to the jock pm ot lock cam B. u
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Selector Lever Assemblv23-59
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYM230FAD
1. REMOVAL OF OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH CON-
NECTORDisconnect the overdrive control switch connector and then
remove the terminal from the overdrive control switch
connector.
4. REMOVAL OF OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH BUT-
TON
/ 5. OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCH
(1) Using the flat-tip screwdriver, remove the overdrive
control switch button.
(2) Remove the overdrive control switch mounting screw.
(3) Pressing the switch, remove the overdrive control
switch.
INSPECTIONMWOGAE
l Check the detent plate for wear.
l Check the bushing for wear or damage.
l Check the spring for damage or deterioration.
POWER
(PWR)/ECONOMY (ECO)/HOLD (HOLD) SWITCH
Check for continuity between terminals when the switch is
OFF and when ON.
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NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL SWITCHCheck for continuity between terminals when the switch is
OFF and when ON.
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ON (Overdrive activation)
OFF (Overdrive non-activation)0
NOTEO-O indicates that there is continuity between the terminals.
SERVICE POINT OF REASSEMBLYM230HAO
14. INSTALLATION OF SLEEVEPlace the selector lever in the “N” position, and then turn
the sleeve so that the clearance between the sleeve and
the lever assembly end is within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 15.2
- 15.9 mm (-598 - .625 in.)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - T
ransaxle Oil Cooler, Hoses, Tubes23-61OQFOO95
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM23SBAG1. REMOVAL OF HOSE
/ 2. TUBE ASSEMBLY J 3. FEED
HOSE
/ 4. RETURN HOSE
Caution
Take care not to spill the transaxlefluid when removing
components.6. REMOVAL OF HOSE ASSEMBLY
Caution
1.When removing the hose assembly, use care not toallow the transaxle fluid to spill.
2. After removing the hose assembly, plug so that
foreign materials cannot enter the transaxle.
8. REMOVAL OF EYE BOLT
(1) Wipe the connection threads and tightly contacting
surfaces clean of dust and dirt.
(2) Secure the oil cooler connector with a spanner to
prevent excessive force from being applied to it, then
loosen the eye bolt.
INSPECTIONMZ3SCAHl Check the hose for crack, damage and clog.
l Check for rusted or clogged radiator oil cooler.
lCheck oil cooler fins for bend, damage, and clogged foreign
matter.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATIONM23SDAD8. INSTALLATION OF EYE BOLT
-(1) Wipe the connection threads and tightly contacting
surfaces clean of dust and dirt. .
(2) Secure the oil cooler connector with a spanner to
prevent excessive force from being applied to it, then
tighten the eye bolt.
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23-62AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle AssemblyTRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Pre-removal Operationl Place Selector Lever in “N” Position
and Stop the Engine.
l Draining of Transaxle Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 00
- Maintenance
Service.)
l Removal of Front Under Cover
(Referto GROUP 51 -Front Bumper.)09FO112
Removal steps
1. Side under cover2. Battery
3. Battery seat, Washer tank
4. kiorsteaner cover, Air intake
l +5. Connection for transaxle controlcable
4*
6. Connection for oil cooler hose
7. Inhibitor switch connector
8.
Kickdown servo switch connector
9. Pulse generator connector
10 Oil temperature sensor connector
11. Shift control solenoid valve connector
12. Connection for speedometer cable
13. Connection for transaxle mount bracket70 Nm
51
ft.lbs.
70 Nm
51 ft.lbs.I
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LAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
- Transaxle Assembly
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14. Transaxle assembly upper part
coupling bolt
4*15. Connection for tie rod end4*16. Connection for lower arm ball joint
17. Right member
18. Starter
4*19. Drive shaft (left side),
Inner shaft assembly
l * l * 20. Drive shaft (right side)
21. Transaxle stay (front bank side)
22. Transaxle stay (rear bank side)
23. Bell housing cover4*24. Special bolts4*25. Transaxle assembly lower part
coupling bolt
4*26. Transaxle assemblyPost-installation Operationl Installation of Front Under Cover
(Refer to GROUP 51 -Front Bumper.)
l Supplying of Transaxle Fluid (Refer to
GROUP 00
- Maintenance Service.)
l Checking the Operation of Selector
Lever
l Checking the Operation of Speedometer
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM22kBAV
13. DISCONNECTION OF TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET(1) Raise the transaxle assembly with a jack up to a level
where no weight is applied to the mount bracket.
Caution
When raising the transaxle assembly, make sure it
is supported over a wide area and no local force is
being applied.
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AUTOMATIC, TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly
(2) Remove the nut and move the bolt so that a spanner
can be applied to the transaxle mount bracket mounting
bolt; then, remove the transaxle mount bracket mount-
ing bolt.
15. DISCONNECTION OF TIE ROD END / 16. LOWER ARM$3
BALL JOINTRefer to GROUP 22
- Manual Transaxle.
19. REMOVAL OF DRIVE SHAFT (LEFT SIDE) AND INNERSHAFT ASSEMBLY
/ 20. DRIVE SHAFT (RIGHT SIDE)
Refer to GROUP 22
- Manual Transaxle.
24. REMOVAL OF SPECIAL BOLTS
/ 25. TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY LOWER PART COUPLING BOLT
/ 26.
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
(1) Support the transaxle assembly with the transaxle jack.
(2) ;;F;ng the crankshaft, remove the special bolts at four
(3) After removing the special bolts, push the torque
converter toward transaxle so that it does not remain on
the engine side.
(4) Remove coupling bolt at the bottom of transaxle
assembly and lower the transaxle assembly.
SERVICE POINTS OF IliSTALLATlONM23LDAD
26. INSTALLATION OF TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYAttach the torque converter on the transaxle side and
mount the transaxle assembly on the engine.
Caution
If the torque converter is mounted first on the engine,
Idthe oil seal on the transaxle side may be damaged.
Therefore, be sure to first assemble the torque conver-ter on the transaxle side.
20. INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT (RIGHT SIDE)Refer to GROUP 22
- Manual Transaxle.
5. CONNECTION OF TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE
(1) Connect the transaxle control cable to the manual
control lever and tighten the nut temporarily.
(2) Loosen the nut, pull the transaxle control cable lightly in
the arrow direction and retighten the nut.
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23-92AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transaxle Assembly / Transfer Shaft
GENERAL REASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS
(1) Coat the seal rings, clutch disc, clutch plate, and rotary and
sliding surfaces with ATF before installation.
(2) Replace all gaskets and O-rings with new parts. They
should not be reused.
(3) Use petrolatum to secure parts in position.
TRANSFER SHAFTM23LMAE
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Disassembly steps
*I* I)* 1. Bearing2. Transfer shaft** l 4 3. Bearing
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYbearings fromboth ends of
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Transfer Shaft / Oil Pump
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Front side-
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Rear side
fq/ MD998812
MD998825
OIL PUMP
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY1. 3. INSTALLATION OF BEARING
Using the special tool, install the bearings to the transfer
shaft.
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Disassembly steps
** 1. O-ring** 2. Reaction shaft supportl *3. Steel balll * l +4. Drive gear+* l *5. Driven gear6. Snap ring
7. Oil seal
8. Seal ring
l 49. Oil seal10. Oil pump housing
SERVICE. POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY4. REMOVAL OF DRIVE GEAR
/ 5. DRIVEN GEAR
Make reassembly alignment marks on the drive and driven
gears.
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