1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO replacement transmission fluid

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 Service Manual Damaged, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
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$MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 Service Manual \003 TR AN SM IS SIO N R EM OVA L & IN STA LLA TIO N - A /T 1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro 1991�92 TRANSMISSION SERVICING Transmission Removal & Installation Mitsu$

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TR AN SM IS SIO N R EM OVA L & IN STA LLA TIO N - A /T
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
199192 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Transmission Removal & Installation
Mitsubishi: Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero,
Pickup, Precis, 3000GT
MANUAL
NOTE: For manual transmission/transaxle replacement procedures,
see appropriate article in CLUTCHES.
AUTOMATIC FWD MODELS
REMOVAL
1) Remove battery and battery tray. On 3000GT, remove
undercover(s). On Eclipse turbo, drain and remove intercooler. On all
models, remove air cleaner and case. Raise and support vehicle. Remove
wheels. Disconnect control cables at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.
2) On Mirage 1.6L, disconnect tension rod. On all models,
disconnect neutral safety switch connector, oil cooler hoses and
electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect speedometer cable and
throttle control cable (if equipped). Remove starter motor.
3) On Galant models with electronically controlled
suspension, remove air compressor and bracket. Disconnect front height
sensor rod at lower control arm.
4) On all models, remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Remove engine undercover (if equipped). On all models, remove drive
axle shafts. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Separate
lower control arms from struts for access to axle shafts (if
necessary).
5) Remove front exhaust pipe (if necessary). On Eclipse 4WD,\
Galant 4WD and 3000GT, remove right member and gusset. On 4WD models,
separate transfer assembly from transaxle. Reference mark transfer
assembly-to-drive shaft and remove transfer assembly.
6) On all models, remove transmission inspection (dust)
cover. Place index mark on torque converter and drive plate for
reassembly reference. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.
Push torque converter away from engine into transaxle.
7) Support transaxle with jack. Remove transaxle mounts
bolts, mounting brackets and remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Slide transaxle assembly to right and lower to remove.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transaxle before
installation. Always install new snap rings on inner
constant velocity joints.
INSTALLATION
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten transaxle-
to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
2) Ensure reference marks on torque converter-to-drive plate
and transfer assembly-to-drive shaft align. Tighten mounting bolts
with weight of engine and transaxle on mounts. Refill transaxle fluid
to specified level. Adjust all control cables.
RWD MODELS

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1991 Service Manual 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

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\
)
Eclipse
F4A22 .................... 4.2 (4.0) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
)
F4A33 & W4A33 ............ 6.4 (6.1) ................. 8.0 (7.6\
)
Galant
2WD ...................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
)
AWD ...................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.9 (6.5\
)
Montero .................... 5.8 (5.5) ................. 7.4 (7.0\
)
Pickup ................... 2.0 (1.9)( 1) ............... 10.2 (9.7)
Precis ..................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 6.4 (6.1\
)
3000GT ..................... 4.8 (4.5) ................. 7.9 (7.5\
)
( 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

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