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22A-1
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CONTENTS
LUBRICANTS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Transmission Oil Check 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Transmission Oil Replacement 3. . . . . . . . . .
3. Transfer Oil Check 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Transfer Oil Replacement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION CONTROL* 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever Assembly 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
(1) Thoroughly review this manual, especially GROUP 52B – Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any
service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related component.
(2) When removing or installing the components indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*), use special care not
to apply shocks to SRS-related components.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Lubricant / Special Tools22A-2
LUBRICANT
ItemSpecified lubricantQuantity dm3 ()
Transmission oilMITSUBISHI genuine “Dia-Queen” multi gear oil <75W/85W>2.8 (2.8)
Transfer oilMITSUBISHI genuine “Dia-Queen Super” hypoid gear oil (GL-5)0.62 (0.62)
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB990635 or
MB991113Steering linkage
pullerTie rod end and lower arm disconnection
Recommended
tool MZ203826
by Anzen
Jidosha or
MZ203827 by
BanzaiEngine lifterSupporting the engine assembly during
removal and installation of the transmission
MB991453Engine hanger
MB991612AdapterRemoving output shaft
MB990211Slide hammer
MB991193PlugPreventing oil flowing out from and foreign
matter entry into transfer.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – On-vehicle Service22A-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
1. TRANSMISSION OIL CHECK
(1) Remove the oil filler plug.
(2) Oil level should be at the lower portion of the filler plug
hole.
(3) Check that the transmission oil is not noticeably dirty,
and that it has a suitable viscosity.
(4) Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
2. TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
(2) Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
(3) Remove the filler plug and fill with specified oil till the
level comes to the lower portion of filler plug hole.
Transmission oil
Specified oil:
MITSUBISHI genuine “Dia-Queen” multi gear oil
<75W/85W>
Quantity: 2.8 dm
3 (2.8 )
(4) Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
3. TRANSFER OIL CHECK
(1) Remove the oil filler plug.
(2) Oil level should be at the lower portion of the filler plug
hole.
(3) Check that the transmission oil is not noticeably dirty,
and that it has a suitable viscosity.
(4) Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
4. TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
(2) Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
(3) Remove the filler plug and fill with specified oil till the
level comes to the lower portion of filler plug hole.
Transfer oil
Specified oil:
MITSUBISHI genuine “Dia-Queen Super” hypoid
gear oil (GL-5)
Quantity: 0.62 dm
3 (0.62 )
(4) Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm {3.3 kgfm}
Transmission oilFiller plug hole
Filler plug
Drain plug
Filler plug
Drain plug
Transfer oil
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Transmission Control22A-4
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and InstallationCaution: SRS
Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks
during removal and installation of the shift cable
and select cable assembly.
456
7 8
9
10
11
12
13 141
2
3 8
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
12 {1.2}
12 {1.2}
Shift cable and select cable
assembly removal steps
B1. Shift knob
B2. Spring washer
B3. Nut
Front floor console
(Refer to GROUP 52.)
4. Snap pin
5. Select cable connection
(Shift lever side)
6. Clip
7. Shift cable connection
(Shift lever side)
8. Snap pin
A9. Select cable connection
(Transmission side)
A10. Shift cable connection
(Transmission side)
A11. Shift cable and select cable as-
semblyShift lever assembly removal steps
B1. Shift knob
B2. Spring washer
B3. Nut
Front floor console
(Refer to GROUP 52.)
4. Snap pin
5. Select cable connection
(Shift lever side)
6. Clip
7. Shift cable connection
(Shift lever side)
12. Shift lever assembly
13. Distance piece
14. Bushing
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Transmission Control22A-5
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ASHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY
/ SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION / SELECT CABLE
CONNECTION
(1) Set the transmission side shift lever and the passenger
compartment side shift lever to the neutral position.
(2) For the transmission side, the white and yellow paint
marks on the shift and select cable ends should face
the snap pins.
(3) Move the shift lever to all positions and check that the
operation is smooth.
BNUT / SPRING WASHER / SHIFT KNOB
INSTALLATION
(1) Screw in the nut all the way by hand, turn back half
a turn, and then insert the spring washer.
(2) Screw in the shift knob until it touches the spring washer,
and make one more turn. Then turn more to adjust the
shift pattern on the shift knob.
(3) If the above steps are impossible, you can turn back
the shift knob by one turn at most after screwing in all
the way to adjust the shift pattern.Shift lever
Neutral position
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Transmission Control22A-6
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
1
23
4
57
8
9
10 39
6
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
14 {1.4}
10 {1.0}
Disassembly steps
1. Bolt
2. Select lever
3. Bushing
4. Return spring
5. Collar6. Bolt
7. Cap
8. Shift lever
9. Shift lever bushing
10. Base block
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Transmission Assembly22A-7
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Transmission Oil Draining (Refer to P.22A-3.)
(2) Transfer Oil Draining (Refer to P.22A-3.)
(3) Under Cover Removal
(4) Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15.)
(5) Battery and Battery Tray Removal
(6) Air Cleaner Assembly RemovalPost-installation Operation
(1) Air Cleaner Assembly Installation
(2) Battery and Battery Tray Installation
(3) Front Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(4) Under Cover Installation
(5) Transfer Oil Supplying (Refer to P.22A-3.)
(6) Transmission Oil Supplying (Refer to P.22A-3.)
(7) Shift Lever Operation Check
(8) Speedometer Operation Check
1
2
34 5
6
7
8 8
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
49 {5.0} 98 {10.0}*
88 {9.0}19 {1.9}
48 {4.9}19 {1.9}
Removal steps
1. Shift cable and select cable con-
nection
2. Backup lamp switch connector
3. Vehicle speed sensor connector
A4. Starter motor
5. Clutch release cylinder connection
6. Transmission assembly upper part
coupling bolts7. Transmission mount bracket
8. Transmission mount stopper
Engine assembly supporting
Caution
Mounting locations marked by * should be
provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened
when the body is supporting the full weight of the
engine.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION – Transmission Assembly22A-8
16 18
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
52 {5.3}*
19
17
9
10
12
1315
1214
69 {7.0} 69 {7.0} 15 – 33
{1.5 – 3.4} 39 {4.0}59 – 71
{6.0 – 7.2} 26 – 33
{2.7 – 3.4}48 {4.9}
52 {5.3}*
Lifting up of the vehicle
9. Stabilizer bar connection
10. Wheel speed sensor cable connec-
tion
11. Brake hose clamp
12. Tie rod end connection
13. Lower arm ball joint connection
AClutch release bearing connection
14. Centermember assembly
B15. Drive shaft connection
B16. Drive shaft connection
Strut assembly
(Refer to GROUP 33A.)C17. Output shaft
Air hose A
(Refer to GROUP 15 – Intercooler.)
18. Transmission assembly lower part
coupling bolts
19. Transmission assembly
Caution
Mounting locations marked by * should be
provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened
when the body is supporting the full weight of the
engine.