1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON engine coolant

ENGINE COOLING ±
General Information/
Service Specifications/Lubricant/Sealants14-2
GENERAL INFORMATION14100010125
The cooling system is designed to keep every part
of the engine at appropriate temperature in
whatever condition the engine may be operated.
The cooling method is of the water-cooled, pressure
forced circulation type in which the water pump
pressurizes coolant and circulates it throughout the
engine. If the coolant temperature exceeds the
prescribed temperature, the thermostat opens to
circulate the coolant through the radiator as well
so that the heat absorbed by the coolant may be
radiated into the air.The water pump is of the centrifugal type and is
driven by the drive belt from the crankshaft.
The radiator is the corrugated fin, down flow type.
ItemsSpecifications
RadiatorPerformance kJ/h4G63 114,700
4G63 126,800
4G64, 4D56 <2WD>170,000
4D56 <4WD>227,300
Automatic transmission oil coolerPerformance kJ/h4G63 6,400
4D56 6,300
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS14100030121
ItemsStandard valueLimit
High pressure valve opening pressure of radiator cap kPa75 ± 10565
Range of coolant antifreeze concentration of radiator %30 ± 60±
ThermostatValve opening temperature of thermostat
C82 + 1.5±
Full-opening temperature of thermostat
C95±
Valve lift (at 95
C) mm4G6, 4D56 <4WD>8.5 or more±
4D56 <2WD>8 or more±
LUBRICANT14100040100
ItemsQuantity

HIGH QUALITY ETHYLENE GLYCOL ANTIFREEZE COOLANT4G637.4
4G64, 4D56 <2WD>7.7
4D56 <4WD>7.8
SEALANTS14100050110
ItemsSpecified sealantRemarks
Cylinder block drain plug3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalentDrying sealant
Water by-pass fitting <4G6>Mitsubishi Genuine Parts No. MD970389 or
equivalentSemi-drying sealant

ENGINE ELECTRICAL ± Glow System16-44
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS16400030025
ItemStandard value
Resistance between glow plug plate and glow plug body
(parallel resistance for 4 glow plugs) (at 20
C) W0.10 ± 0.15
Voltage between glow plug plate and
glow plug body VImmediately after igni-
tion switch is turned to
ON (without starting
the engine)9 ± 11 (Drops to 0 V after 4 ± 8 seconds have passed)
While engine is crank-
ing6 or more
While engine is warm-
ing up12 ± 15 (Drops to 0 V when the engine coolant
temperature increases to 60
C or more or if 180
seconds have passed since the engine was started)
Glow plug resistance (at 20
C) W0.4 ± 0.6
SEALANT16400050021
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature sensor3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalentDrying sealant

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ±
General Information/
Service Specifications23-2
GENERAL INFORMATION23100010141
ItemsVehicles with 4G63 engineVehicles with 4D56 engine
Transmission modelR4AW2-6V4AW2-6
Type4-speed full automatic4-speed full automatic
Gear ratio1st2.8262.826
2nd1.4931.493
3rd1.0001.000
4th0.7300.688
Reverse2.7032.703
Transfer type±2-speed
Gear ratioHigh±1.000
Low±1.925
Speedometer gear ratio (driven/drive)22/625/8
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS23100030130
ItemsStandard value
Distance between inner cable stopper and end of outer cable <4G63> mm0 ± 1
Distance between inner cable stopper and end of outer cable <4D56> mm34 ± 35
Lock-up solenoid valve coil resistance (at 20
C) WApprox. 13
Stall speed r/min4G632,100 ± 2,400
4D562,300 ± 2,600
Governor pressure kPa1,000 r/min137 ± 166
2,000 r/min245 ± 284
3,200 r/min402 ± 460
Line pressure kPaAt idle speedD range480 ± 558
R range735 ± 852
At stall speedD range1,019 ± 1,195
R range1,519 ± 1,911
Operation temperature of engine coolant
temperature switch
C
On (continuity)50 + 3
tem erature switch
C
Off (no continuity)43
Clearance between shift lever guide and steering column mm2.4 ± 3.6

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-4
TROUBLESHOOTING23100760152
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
Automatic transmission malfunctions may be caused by the following conditions.
(1) Improper maintenance and adjustment
(2) Shift control system malfunction
(3) Mechanical malfunctions
(4) Hydraulic malfunctions
(5) Poor engine performance
Troubleshooting in the event of any such malfunctions should begin by checking fluid level, ATF condition,
manual linkage adjustment, throttle control cable adjustment and other conditions whose deviation from
standards can be readily known. Then, road test shall be performed to determine whether or not the
problem has been corrected or more diagnosis is necessary. If the problem still persists after these tests
and corrections, hydraulic tests should be performed for further troubleshooting.
Road test (guess what causes malfunc-
tion.)
Check how A/T works in each drive
range to find a defective system.
A/T control component inspection
Check the throttle cable, inhibitor switch,
overdrive switch, overdrive solenoid
valve, overdrive control relay, defective
switch, engine coolant temperature
switch and vehicle speed sensor.
Torque converter stall test (Inspection
of engine performance and mechanical
function)
Check the engine performance, torque
converter operation and clutch and
brake sliding performance.
Hydraulic pressure test (Inspection of
hydraulic control mechanism)
Measure the fluid line pressure and
check for malfunctions of the oil pump
or regulator valve and for oil leaks.
Oil leak inspection
Visually check gaskets and oil seals for
leaks.
Adjustment of basic inspection items
ROAD TEST 23100780158
Prior to performing road test, be sure to make basic checks including check and adjustment of fluid
level and condition and adjustment of the throttle cable. For road test, the transfer must be placed in
the 2H (2WD-high) position. In road test, various changes such as slips in transmission and shifting
conditions are checked and the transmission operation at each shift position must have been checked.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-5
D RANGE TEST
Correct
Carry out the TEST 1 again.
Ye s
Check the shifting points.Incorrect
Line pressure malfunction

Governor malfunction

Incorrect throttle cable adjustment
Ye s
Does the upshift from 3-speed to 4-speed occur? (with throttle
valve opening under 85%)No
3 ± 4 shift valve malfunction

Governor malfunction

Overdrive switch or overdrive solenoid malfunction

Overdrive control relay malfunction

Engine coolant temperature switch malfunction <4G6>
Ye s
Does the upshift from 2-speed to 3-speed occur?No
2 ± 3 shift valve malfunction

Governor malfunction
NG
Does the upshift from 1-speed to 2-speed occur?No
1 ± 2 shift valve malfunction

Governor malfunction
TEST 1
Start with throttle valve opened (50 % and full), and check upshift
from 1-speed  2-speed, 2-speed 3-speed and 3-speed 
4-speed. Check that shifting points match shift pattern.OKTEST 2
Correct
Carry out TEST 2 again.
Ye s
Check the shifting point.Incorrect
Line pressure malfunction

Governor malfunction

Detent regulator valve malfunction
NG
Does the downshift occur?No
Shift valves malfunction

Governor malfunction

Overdrive switch or overdrive solenoid malfunction

Overdrive control relay malfunction

Detection switch malfunction
TEST 2
Kickdown traveling at 2-speed, 3-speed and 4-speed. Check that
possible kickdown vehicle speed limit at 2-speed  1-speed,
3-speed  1-speed, 3-speed  2-speed, or 4-speed  1-speed,
4-speed  2-speed, 4-speed  3-speed conforms with the shift
pattern.OKTEST 3
Correct
Carry out TEST 3 again.
Ye s
Check the Shifting point.Incorrect
Incorrect throttle cable adjustment

Governor malfunction

Line pressure malfunction

Low coast modulator valve malfunction
NG
Does the downshift from 2-speed to 1-speed occur?No
1 ± 2 shift valve malfunction

Governor malfunction
TEST 3
When traveling in 3-speed or 4-speed, release accelerator pedal
and shift to L. Check that 3-speed  2-speed or 4-speed  3-speed
takes place immediately and 2-speed  1-speed downshift con-
forms with shift pattern.OKTEST 4

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± On-vehicle Service23-19
CONVERTER STALL TEST 23100540138
In this test, the engine maximum speed when the
torque converter stalls with the shift lever in the
ªDº or ªRº range is measured to check operation
of the torque converter, starter and one-way clutch
and check holding performance of the transmission
clutch (including brake).
Caution
Do not stand in front or at rear of the vehicle
during this test.
(1) Check the transmission fluid level. The fluid
temperature should be at the level after normal
operation (70 ± 80
C). The engine coolant
temperature should also be at the level after
normal operation (80 ± 90
C).
(2) Apply chocks to the rear wheels (right and left).
(3) Mount an engine tachometer.
(4) Apply fully the parking and service brakes.(5) Start the engine.
(6) With the selector lever in the ªDº range, fully
depress the accelerator pedal and read off the
engine maximum speed.
Standard value:
2,100 ± 2,400 r/min <4G63>
2,300 ± 2,600 r/min <4D56>
NOTE
When doing so, do not keep the engine running
with throttle full open for more than 5 seconds.
If two or more stall tests are needed, place
the selector lever in the ªNº position and run
the engine at about 1,000 r/min to allow the
transmission fluid to cool before another stall
test.
(7) Place the selector lever in the ªRº range and
perform the test as above.
JUDGEMENT OF STALL TEST RESULTS
Stall speed in ªDº and ªRº range is equal to each other
but lower than the nominal value.(1) Engine output is low.
(2) Starter one-way clutch is faulty. (Faulty torque
converter is suspected if it is lower than nominal
by more than 600 r/min)
Stall speed in ªDº range is higher than nominal.(1) Overdrive clutch slipping
(2) Overdrive one-way clutch faulty
(3) Forward clutch slipping
(4) One-way clutch No. 2 faulty
(5) Low line pressure
Stall speed in ªRº range is higher than nominal.(1) Overdrive clutch slipping
(2) Overdrive one-way clutch faulty
(3) Direct clutch slipping
(4) Brake No. 3 slipping
(5) Low line pressure

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Combination Meters54-25
COMBINATION METERS54300030116
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Speedometer indication error km/h (mph)40 (20)40 ± 48 (20 ± 25)
80 (40)80 ± 92 (40 ± 47)
120 (60)120 ± 136 (60 ± 69)
160 (80)160 ± 180 (80 ± 91)
± (100)± (100 ± 114)
Tachometer indication error r/minPetrol-powered vehicles700+100
3,000+150
5,000+250
6,000+300
Diesel-powered vehicles700+100
3,000+150
4,750+160
5,000+250
Fuel gauge unit resistance WFloat point F1 ± 5
Float point E103 ± 117
Fuel gauge unit float height mmA (Float point F)214.1
B (Float point E)251.2
Fuel gauge resistance WPower supply and earth192
Power supply and fuel gauge107
Fuel gauge and earth85
Engine coolant temperature gauge
resistanceW
Power supply and earth191
resistance WPower supply and engine coolant temperature gauge103
Engine coolant temperature gauge and earth88
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit resistance (at 70
C) W104 + 13.5
SEALANT54300050075
ItemsSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit threaded portion3M Adhesive nut locking No. 4171 or
equivalentDrying sealant

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Vacuum Actuator Check Vehicles> 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle-up Solenoid Valve Check Vehicles> 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever Position Switch Check Vehicles (A/T)> 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND A/C
SWITCH 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER UNIT AND HEATER CORE* 24. . . .
BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND RESISTOR
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAPORATOR
28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPRESSOR AND TENSION
PULLEY* 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONDENSER AND CONDENSER FAN
MOTOR 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REFRIGERANT LINE* 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH 37. . . .
IDLE-UP SYSTEM Vehicles> 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEVER POSITION SWITCH
40. . . . . . . .
VENTILATORS* 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .