1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT check transmission fluid

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GENERAL - Maintenance Service
(2) Check that the transaxle oil level is at the lower portion of
the filler plug hole. For AWD-vehicles, check that the
transfer oil level is at the portion shown in the illustration.
(3) Check to be sure that the transmission oil is not noticeably
‘ddirty, and that it has a suitable viscosity.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(Inspect fluid level)
MOOSEDL
1.Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual tempera-
ture
[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. 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.
lIf 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 ATF until level reaches “HOT” range.
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.
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 transmission
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.
L/(Change fluid)
Drain the fluid and check whether there is any evidence of
contamination.
Replenish with new fluid after the cause of any contamination
has been corrected.
(1) Remove drain plug at transaxle case bottom to let fluid
drain.(2) Place a drain container with large opening under the
transaxle oil pan.
(3) Loosen oil pan bolts and tap pan at one corner to break it
loose allowing fluid to drain, then remove oil pan.
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
CONTENTSMZJAA- _
ANNULUS GEAR AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEARTransmission Fluid Level Inspection................................46SET................................................................................................
102Transmission Fluid Replacement........................................
46
DIFFERENTIAL........................................................................104SPECIAL TOOLS........................................................................
16
:......................................... 12IEND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY....................................................99SPECIFICATIONS..........................
FRONT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY................................................95
GENERAL INFORMATlON....................................................2
KICKDOWN SERVO................................................................
107
LOW-REVERSE BRAKE............................................................
107
OIL PUMP....................................................................................93
PLANETARY GEAR................................................................
100
REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY....................................................97
SELECTOR LEVER ASSEMBLY............................................58
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES............................46
Accelerator Switch
Inspection and Adjustment................
50Drive Shaft Oil Seals Replacement....................................
52Inhibitor Switch and Control Cable Adjustment................
52Key Interlock Mechanism Check........................................50KickdownServo Adjustment................................................
47Line Pressure Adjustment....................................................
48Reducing Pressure Adjustment........................................
49Selector Lever Operation Check........................................
50Shift Lock Mechanism Check............................................51Speedometer Cable Replacement....................................53
General Specifications........................................................12Lubricants............................................................................15Service Specifications........................................................12Spacer and Snap Ring........................................................13Valve Body Spring Identification Chart............................13
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR ASSEMBLY....................106
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY........................................................62
TRANSAXLE CONTROL*........................................................54
TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER, HOSES, TUBES
....................66
TRANSFER SHAFT....................................................................92
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................
19
A/T Safety-lock System Troubleshooting........................44Converter Stall Test............................................................
43
Diagnosis and Test
................................................................
22
Element in Use at Each Position of Selector Lever........31Inspection
of ControlSystem............................................
28Inspection of Electronic Control System Components....32Oil Pressure Tests................................................................
39ShiftPatterns....................................................................
31,42Troubleshooting Guide........................................................
20
VALVE BODY. . . .._._.................................................................... 108
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
(1)A Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses a driver-side air bag, has been installed in the 3668GT.(2)The SRS includes the following components: impact sensors, SRS diagnosis unit: SRS warning light, air bagmodule, clock spring, interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to beremoved/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents byan asterisk (*).
WARNING!(1)Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead topersonal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver (from
rendering the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MlTSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B -Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the
ISRS or any SRS-related component.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Troubleshootina23-29
Check Iteml
Defective pulse generator B
shielded wire
l External noise interference
l Data listl Item No. 36
l Data listl Item No. 38output where vehicleisstationary.l Otherwise, vehicle-speed reed switch
or circuit harness is defective.
Damper clutchslipl Data listl Item No. 47
DCCSV duty
l Data listl Item No. 49D range, 3rd speed, 1,500 rpm(tachometer reading)
D range, 3rd speed, 3,500 rpm(tachometer reading)
D range, 3rd speed, 1,500 rpm(tachometer reading)
D range, 3rd speed, 3,500 rpm(tachometer reading)
100 - 300 rpm
0 rpm
0%
Depends on loads
l Defective damper clutchl Defective ignition signal line or
pulse generator B circuit
l Incorrect transmission fluid pressurel Defective DCCSV
l Defective TCUl Defective TPS circuitlDefective pulse generator B circuit
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23-46AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures
Fluid level must be
within this range.
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE!5
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TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1.Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual tempera-
ture
170 - 80°C (160 - 18O”F)].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
arouniddipstick. 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.
lIf 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 transmission fluid until level
reaches “HOT” range.
Transmission fluid: MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatictransmission fluid “DEXRON”
abr“DEXRON II”
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
anldcause the same conditions which occur with low fluid level,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic
transaxllefluid.
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.
TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENTM23FCBHRefer to GROUP 00
- Maintenance Service.
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23-96AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Front Clutch Assembly
SERVICE POINT OF DISASSEMBLY6. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING
(I) Compress the return spring with the special tool.
(2) Remove the snap ring.
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reactiorplate
’vClutch discTFAQ424
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY6. INSTALLATION OF SNAP RING
(I) Compress the return spring with the special tool.
(2) Install the snap ring.
5. INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
/ 3.
CLUTCH PLATE / 2. CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
(1) When installing the clutch pressure plate, clutch plate,
and clutch reaction plate, align the areas where one
tooth is missing [indicated by @I.
NOTE
This ensures that the automatic transmission fluid
escapes well and the plate and disc are cooled
efficiently.
(2) Install the plates so that the shear droop side of each
plate is located as shown.
(3) Make sure that the thickest plate (clutch reaction plate)
is located on the snap ring side.
1. SELECTION OF SNAP RING
(1) Check clearance between the snap ring and clutch
reaction plate. To check the clearance, hold entire
circumference of the clutch reaction plate down with 50
N (11
Ibs.) force. If clearance is out of standard value,
select a snap ring to obtain the standard value.
Standard value: 0.8
- 1.0 mm (.032 - .039 in.)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Rear Clutch Assembly
SERVICE POINT OF DISASSEMBLYMD998337-01
12. REMOVAL OF SNAP RING(1) Using the special tool, compress the return spring.
(2) Using the snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY
12. INSTALLATION OF SNAP RING
(I) Using the special tool, compress the return spring.
(2) Using the snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
10. INSTALLATION OF CLUTCH PLATE / 8. CLUTCH REAC-
TION PLATEInstall the clutch plate and reaction plate so that the areas
where one tooth is missing [indicated by
@] are aligned
with each other.
NOTEThis ensures that the automatic transmission fluid escapes4~well and the plate and disc are cooled efficiently.
7. SELECTION OF SNAP RING
Check clearance between the snap ring and clutch reaction
plate. To check the clearance, hold entire circumference of
the clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11
Ibs.) force. Ifclearance is out of standard value, select a snap ring to
obtain the standard value.
Standard value: 1.0
- 1.2 mm (.034 - .047 in.)
2. INSTALLATION OF INPUT SHAFT
Align the oil groove in the input shaft with the alignment
mark on the rear clutch retainer.
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STEERING - Service Adjustment Procedures37A-9
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FluId f[uctuatlon
While
engineWhile engme
runningstopped13uo13:
Return ho
Vinyl hose13AO142
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1.Press in V-belt at the illustrated position with about 100 N
(22 Ibs.) and measure deflection.
Standard value:
When belt tension is inspectedor readjusted
When new belt is installed
/ 9 - 11 mm (.35 - .43 in.)
I
’ 7 - 8.5 mm (.28 - .33 in.)
2.If the deflection is out of the standard values, adjust the belt
tension using the following procedure.
(1) Loosen the tension pulley’s securing bolts A and
B.(2) Mount the extension bar on the tension pulley.
(3) While increasing the tension of the V-belt with the
extension bar, retighten the tension pulley’s securing
bolts A and B in the order mentioned.
FLUID LEVEL CHECKM37FlAJ
1.Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, start the engine, and
then turn the steering wheel several times to raise the
temperature of the fluid to approximately 50
- 60°C (122 -
140°F).
2.With the engine running, turn the wheel all the way to the
left and right several times.
3.Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or milkiness.
Check the difference of the fluid level when the engine is
stopped, and while it is running. If the fluid level changes
considerably, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENTM37FJAL1. Raise the front wheels on a jack, and then support them
with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection.
3. Connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain the oil
into a container.
4. Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then while operat-
ing the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the left and right several times to drain
all of the fluid.
Caution
Be careful not to position the high-tension cable nearthe carburetor or the delivery pipe.
5.Connect the return hoses securely, and then secure it with
the clip.
6.Fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid up to the lower
position of the filter, and then bleed the air.
Specified fluid:MITSUBISHI PLUS ATF/Automatic
transmission fluid “DEXRON” or
“DEXRON II”
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4-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM (4WS) - Rear Oil Pump37B-11
REAR OIL PUMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/
l Draining of Power Steering Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 37A- Service Adjustment
l Removal of Main Muffler Assembly(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.)
Post-installation Operationl Installation of Main Muffler Assembly(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.)l Refilling and Bleeding of Power Steering System
(Refer to GROUP 37A- Service AdjustmentProcedures.)l Bleeding of 4WS System
(Refer to P.37B-4.)l Checking of 4WS System for Operation
(Refer to P.37B-5.)
IIO-130Nm80- 94 ft.lbs.Removal steps
1. Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt4*2. Crossmember bracketa*3. Crossmember mounting nut4.~rry~~,ff~h;t~Jside)
5.Suction hose6. Rear-wheel oil pump7. O-ring80
-94ft.lbs.
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NOTEDo not disassemble the rear-wheel oil pump.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM37MBAA
2. REMOVAL OF CROSSMEMBER BRACKET / 3. CROSS-MEMBER MOUNTING NUT (ON DIFFERENTIAL SIDE)
(1) Support the differential case with the transmission jack,
then remove the crossmember bracket and crossmem-
ber mounting nut (on the differential side).
(2) Slightly lower the crossmember.
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