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TR AN SM IS SIO N S ER VIC IN G - A /T
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Automatic Transmission
Mitsubishi: Eclipse, Galant, Mirage,
Montero, Pickup, Precis, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
MITSUBISHI AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS \
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Model Transmission/Transaxle
Eclipse
1.8 & 2.0L ........................... Model F4A22 Transaxle
2.0L Turbo ........................... Model F4A33 Transaxle
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ................ Model W4A33 Transaxle
Galant
AWD .................................. Model W4A32 Transaxle
DOHC ................................. Model F4A22 Transaxle
SOHC ........................ Model KM175 or F4A22 Transaxle
Mirage
1.5L ................................. Model F3A21 Transaxle
1.6L ................................. Model F4A21 Transaxle
Montero ............................ Model V4AW2 Transmission
Pickup ............................. Model R4AC1 Transmission
Precis ................................ Model KM176 Transaxle
3000GT ................................ Model F4A33 Transaxle
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LUBRICATION
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION SERVICE INTERVALS
Check fluid level every 12 months or 15,000 miles. Change
fluid and filter every 30,000 miles. If vehicle is operated under
severe condition, change fluid more often. If severe darkening of
fluid and strong odor are noted, bands should also be adjusted (if
equipped).
TRANSFER CASE SERVICE INTERVALS
On 4WD and AWD models, change transfer case fluid every 30,
000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION
1) Park vehicle on level area. Ensure oil is at normal
operating temperature, parking brake is engaged, and engine is at
idle. Move gear selector through each position, stopping briefly in
each position.
2) Place gear selector in Neutral, and clean area around
dipstick tube. Ensure fluid level is between lower and upper marks,
but never over upper mark, in HOT range. Add or drain fluid if
necessary.
CAUTION: If severe darkening of fluid and strong odor are noted,
change fluid and filter, and adjust bands.
TRANSFER CASE (3000GT)
Lubricant level should be approximately .5" (13 mm) below
fill hole on side of transfer case.
TRANSFER CASE (ALL OTHERS)
Lubricant level should be to bottom of fill hole on side of
transfer case.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION
Use Chrysler Plus/Mitsubishi Plus ATF, Dexron and Dexron-II
ATF.
TRANSFER CASES
Use SAE 75W-85 gear oil with API GL-4 rating or higher.
FLUID CAPACITY
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES \
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Refill Dry Fill
Application Qts. (L) Qts. (L\
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Mirage ..................... 4.8 (4.5) ............... 13.0 (12.2\
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Eclipse
F4A22 .................... 4.2 (4.0) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
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F4A33 & W4A33 ............ 6.4 (6.1) ................. 8.0 (7.6\
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Galant
2WD ...................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
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AWD ...................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.9 (6.5\
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Montero .................... 5.8 (5.5) ................. 7.4 (7.0\
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Pickup ................... 2.0 (1.9)( 1) ............... 10.2 (9.7)
Precis ..................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
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3000GT ..................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 7.9 (7.5\
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( 1) - Idle engine in Neutral, then add fluid to bring level between
notches at "H" mark.
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TRANSFER CASE REFILL CAPACITIES \
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Application Pts. (L)
Eclipse & Galant ............................ 1.3 (0.6)
Mirage ............................................ N/A
Montero & Pickup ............................ 4.6 (2.2)
3000GT ........................................ .6 (.3)
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DRAINING & REFILLING
NOTE: Although manufacturer recommends changing only fluid, the
oil filter/screen may also require replacement. If replacing
oil filter/screen, note length and location of all bolts.
TRANSAXLE (EXCEPT MONTERO, PICKUP & RAM-50)
1) Remove drain plug(s), and drain fluid. See Fig. 1. Some
applications may contain a drain plug located in housing below drive
axle shaft, in oil pan. Remove oil pan. Remove oil filter/screen if
necessary.
2) If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
Clean oil pan, replace gasket, and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan
bolts and drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Ensure dipstick hole area is clean, and pour approximately 4.2
qts. (4.0L) of Dexron-II fluid into dipstick hole.
3) Operate engine at idle for 2 minutes. Shift transaxle to
each position, ending in Neutral. Add sufficient fluid to reach lower
mark. After reaching normal operating temperature, fluid should be
between upper and lower marks of HOT range on dipstick.
Fig. 1: Locating Drain Plugs
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
TRANSMISSION (MONTERO & PICKUP)
1) Remove drain plug (if equipped) from transmission pan, an\
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allow fluid to drain. On models without drain plug, remove oil pan
must to drain fluid. Remove oil filter/screen if necessary.
2) If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
Clean oil pan, replace gasket, and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan
bolts and drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Fill transmission, through filler tube, with 5.3 qts. (5.0L) of\
Dexron-II ATF on Montero, or 2.0 qts. (1.9L) on all others. Start
engine, and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
3) Shift transmission into each position, ending in Neutral.
Check fluid level with engine running at idle, and add sufficient
fluid to bring level to lower mark of dipstick if necessary. Recheck
fluid level after transmission is at normal operating temperature.
TRANSFER CASE
Drain plug is located on bottom of transfer case. Change
drain plug gasket whenever fluid is changed. On 3000GT, lubricant
level should be approximately .5" (13 mm) below fill hole on side of
transfer case. On all others models, lubricant level should be to
bottom of fill hole on side of transfer case.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS
LINE PRESSURE CHECK (EXCEPT MONTERO & PICKUP)
1) Set parking brake. Place shift lever in Neutral position.
Attach engine tachometer. Remove line pressure port plug located above
front transaxle shaft, forward of governor pressure port plug. On
Precis, line pressure port is located below bell housing, at front of
transaxle oil pan. Using appropriate adapter, attach pressure gauge.
2) Start engine, and bring to operating temperature. With
gear selector in Drive position, bring engine speed to 2500 RPM. Pull
throttle control cable (if equipped) wide open at transaxle side.
3) Line pressure should be 98-100 psi (6.9-7.0 kg/cm
) on
Mirage, or 124-127 psi (8.7-8.9 kg/cm) on all others. If line
pressure is not to specification, proceed to LINE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT.
LINE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (EXCEPT MONTERO & PICKUP)
1) Drain transaxle fluid. Remove oil pan. Disconnect throttle
control cable from throttle cam. Remove oil temperature sensor (if
equipped). Disconnect solenoid connector. On some models, it may be
necessary to push solenoid wire harness connector and grommet into
transaxle case.
2) Remove oil filter screen and plate. Noting location and
length of bolts, remove valve body. DO NOT drop internal parts. Adjust
line pressure by turning regulator valve adjusting screw.
3) Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase pressure
or clockwise to decrease pressure. One complete turn of adjusting
screw changes line pressure as follows.
* 3.7 psi (.26 kg/cm
) on Mirage with F3A21 Transaxle
* 5.4 psi (.39 kg/cm) on Precis
* 54 psi (3.8 kg/cm) on all others
4) After adjustment, reverse removal procedure to install.
Refill transaxle.
LINE PRESSURE (MONTERO)
1) Remove plug from line pressure take-off port located
behind transmission shift control lever. Install Hydraulic Pressure
Meter (MD998330) with Adapter (MD998206).
2) Place vehicle on dynamometer. Apply parking brake and
start engine. With brake applied, place transmission in Drive. Note
pressure at idle. Pressure should be 74-85 psi (5.2-6.0 kg/cm
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3) Raise engine RPM to stall speed (2100-2400 RPM). Note lin\
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pressure. Pressure should be 156-185 psi (11.0-13.0 kg/cm
).
4) Shift transmission into Reverse with brake applied. At
idle, pressure should be 112-130 psi (7.9-9.1 kg/cm
). Raise engine
RPM to stall speed (2100-2400 RPM). Note line pressure. Pressure
should be 227-285 psi (16.0-20.0 kg/cm
). If readings are not to
1) Neutral safety switch is located under shift lever
console. Set shift lever so pin at end of rod is positioned correctly.
See Fig. 10 .
2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between Black/Yellow
wires when neutral safety switch is moved back and forth. Mark
bracket.
3) Tighten neutral safety switch mounting screws so clearance
between switch and selector lever is .1" (2.5 mm).
Fig. 10: Adjusting Neutral Safety Switch (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
PICKUP
Neutral safety switch is part of transmission-mounted neutral
safety/back-up light switch assembly, and is non-adjustable.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS \
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Drain Plug
Transaxle/Transmission
Montero ................................. 13-17 (18-23)
All Other Models ........................ 22-25 (30-35)
Transfer Case ............................ 22-25 (30-35)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Oil Filter/Screen Bolt
Except Montero & Pickup ................ 48-60 (5.4-6.8)
Montero ................................ 43-52 (4.9-5.9)
Pickup ........................................ 35 (4.0)
Oil Pan Bolt
Eclipse & Montero ...................... 36-42 (4.0-4.8)
Pickup ........................................ 156 (18)
All Other Models ..................... 84-108 (9.5-12.2)
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Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Leaking valves Replace valves, See
ENGINES
Worn fuel pump diaphragm Replace diaphragm or
or piston piston
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Intake Backfire Improper ignition timing Reset ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Faulty accelerator pump Replace accelerator
discharge pump
Improper choke operation Check choke and adjust
as required
Defective EGR valve Replace EGR valve
Fuel mixture too lean Reset air/fuel mixture,
See TUNE-UP
Choke valve initial Reset choke valve
clearance too large initial clearance
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Exhaust Backfire Vacuum leak Inspect and repair
vacuum system
Faulty vacuum diverter Replace vacuum diverter
valve valve
Faulty choke operation Check choke and adjust
as required
Exhaust system leak repair exhaust system
leak
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Engine Ignition timing too far Reset ignition timing,
Detonation advanced See TUNE-UP
Faulty ignition system Check ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Spark plugs loose or Retighten or replace
faulty plugs
Fuel delivery system Inspect lines, pump and
clogged filter for clog
EGR valve inoperative Replace EGR valve
PCV system inoperative Inspect and/or replace
hoses or valve
Vacuum leaks Check vacuum system and
repair leaks
Excessive combustion
chamber deposits Remove built-up
deposits
Leaking, sticking or Inspect and/or replace
broken valves valves
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External Oil Fuel pump improperly seated Remove pump, replace
Leakage or worn gasket gasket and seat
properly
Oil pan gasket broken or Straighten pan and
pan bent replace gasket
Timing chain cover gasket Replace timing chain
broken cover gasket
Rear main oil seal worn Replace rear main oil
seal
Oil pan drain plug not Remove and reinstall
seated properly drain plug
Camshaft bearing drain Remove restriction
hole blocked
Oil pressure sending Remove and reinstall
switch leaking sending switch
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batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace
batteries
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Engine Cranks Bad battery connections Check connections
Slowly, Won't or dead batteries and/or replace
Start batteries
Engine oil too heavy Replace engine oil
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Engine Cranks Glow plugs not functioning Check glow plug system,
Normally, But see FUEL SYSTEMS
Will Not Start Glow plug control not Check controller, see
functioning FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel not injected into Check fuel injectors,
cylinders see FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank filter blocked Replace fuel tank
filter
Fuel pump not operating Check pump operation
and/or replace pump
Fuel return system blocked Inspect system and
remove restriction
No voltage to fuel solenoid Check solenoid and
connections
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Incorrect injection pump Re-adjust pump timing,
timing see FUEL SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, pistons,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Inspect and/or replace
injection pump
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Engine Starts, Incorrect slow idle Reset idle adjustment,
Won't Idle adjustment see TUNE-UP
Fast idle solenoid Check solenoid and
malfunctioning connections
Fuel return system blocked Check system and remove
restrictions
Glow plugs go off too soon See glow plug diagnosis
in FUEL SYSTEMS
Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Low compression Check valves, piston,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Replace injection pump,
see FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN Check solenoid and
position connections
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Engines Starts/ Incorrect slow idle Reset slow idle, see
Idles Rough W/out adjustment TUNE-UP
Smoke or Noise Injection line fuel leaks Check lines and
connections
Fuel return system blocked Check lines and
connections
Low fuel pressure Test pressure regul-
ator and fuel pump,
check for restricted
lines and filters
No distributor reference Repair ignition
pulses system as necessary
Open coolant temperature Test sensor and
sensor circuit wiring
Shorted W.O.T. switch in Disconnect W.O.T.
T.P.S. switch, engine
should start
Defective ECM Replace ECM
Fuel tank residual pressure Test for fuel
valve leaks pressure drop after
shut down
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Hard Starting Disconnected hot air tube Reconnect tube and
to air cleaner test control valve
Defective Idle Air Control Test valve operation
(IAC) valve and circuit
Shorted, open or misadjusted Test and adjust or
T.P.S. replace T.P.S.
EGR valve open Test EGR valve and
control circuit
Poor Oxygen sensor signal Test for shorted or
circuit
Incorrect mixture from PCV Test PCV for flow,
system check sealing of oil
filter cap
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Poor High Speed Low fuel pump volume Faulty pump or
Operation restricted fuel
lines or filters
Poor MAP sensor signal Test MAP sensor,
vacuum hose and
wiring
Poor Oxygen sensor signal Test for shorted or
open sensor or
circuit
Open coolant temperature Test sensor and
sensor circuit wiring
Faulty ignition operation Check wires for
cracks or poor con-
nections, test
secondary voltage
with oscilloscope
Contaminated fuel Test fuel for water