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105,000 MILE (168,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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Engine  Drained; With Reserve Tank  10 Qts. (9.5L) 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Steering   Fluid DEXRON II 

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Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Catch, Door   NLGI Grade 2 

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STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RECIRCULATING BALL
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 STEERING
Mitsubishi - Power Recirculating Ball
Montero, Montero Sport
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
STEERING GEAR
The power steering gear displaces fluid to provide hydraulic
pressure assist while turning. A one-piece rack piston nut is geared
to cross shaft. Backlash is adjusted with an adjusting screw.
STEERING LINKAGE
Linkage consists of an idler arm, relay rod, steering
knuckles and adjustable tie rods. Components are connected by ball
joints. Linkage assembly is connected to steering gear by pitman arm.
LUBRICATION
FLUID TYPE
Recommended fluid type is Dexron-II ATF.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Place vehicle in level position. Start engine and let idle.
Turn steering wheel left and right. Replace fluid if it has bubbles or
has become White. Fluid level should be between MIN and MAX marks on
dipstick. Fill to proper level.
FLUID REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.
1) Remove reservoir cap. Disconnect return hose at reservoir.
Drain fluid. Disconnect coil high tension wire. Raise and support
vehicle.
2) Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock several times while
cranking engine to drain fluid from steering gear. Reconnect hose.
Fill power steering system with fluid. Bleed system. See
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING .
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds at a time.
Add fluid as needed during procedure to prevent reservoir
level from dropping.
1) Ensure reservoir is filled before bleeding. Add fluid (if
necessary) during bleeding. Raise and support front of vehicle.
Disconnect coil high tension wire.
2) While cranking engine, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock 5
or 6 times. Lower vehicle. Connect coil wire. Start engine and let
idle. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock until no more bubbles appear in
oil reservoir.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Transmission Removal & Installation
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AWD & FWD MODELS
Removal
1) On all models except Galant, remove battery and battery
tray. On 3000GT, remove washer tank. On all models, remove air cleaner
cover with air inlet hose assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove
wheels. Remove undercover(s) (if equipped). Disconnect control cable\
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at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.
2) On AWD models, remove front exhaust pipe. 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) Separate tie rod end. Separate lower ball joint. Separate
stabilizer bar connection (if necessary). Remove axle shafts. See
appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove center
crossmember assembly.
4) On AWD models, separate transfer assembly from transaxle.
Reference mark transfer assembly-to-drive shaft and remove transfer
assembly.
5) 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.
6) On all 4-cylinder models, support engine. On all models,
support transaxle with jack. Remove bolts from transaxle mounts.
Remove 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 .
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. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
RWD & 4WD MODELS
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On Montero 4WD, remove
transfer case shift lever knob, dust boot and retainer plate or
console. Remove transfer case gearshift assembly.
2) On all models, raise and support vehicle. Remove
undercarriage cover and/or skid plate(s). Drain transmission and
transfer case (if applicable). Place reference mark on drive shaft(s)\

and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.
3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front
exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and control
cables at transmission. Remove starter and bellhousing cover. Place
reference mark on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly
reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Push torque converter back
and away from drive plate.
4) Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove oil filler
tube. Secure transmission on a jack. Raise transmission slightly to
take weight off mount. Remove crossmember-to-mount bolts and
crossmember.
5) Remove transfer case mounting bracket and mount (if
equipped). Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Carefully
lower transmission from vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transmission
before installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
transmission-to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten mount bolts with
weight of engine and transmission on mounts. Ensure reference marks on
drive shaft(s) and torque converter-to-drive plate are matched.
2) Apply sealant to transfer case gearshift assembly gasket
before installation. Coat transmission oil filler tube "O" ring with
transmission fluid before installation. Refill transmission fluid to
specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FWD MODELS








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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Ball Joint Nut ............................................ 74 (100)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt ..................... 69 (93)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt ...................... 52 (70)\
Starter Bolts .............................................. 22 (30)\
Tie Rod End Nut ............................................ 21 (28)\
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt ................. 33-38 (45-52)\
Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt
8-mm Bolt .................................................... ( 1)
10-mm Bolt ......................................... 22-25 (30-34)\
12-mm Bolt ......................................... 31-40 (42-54)\
Upper Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 54 (73)\
Lower Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 65 (88)\
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Engine-To-Transmission Bolt ................................ 65 (88)\

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Automatic Transmission
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS








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Diamante ..................................... Model F4A51 Transaxle
Eclipse
AWD ........................................ Model W4A33 Transaxle
FWD
2.0L Non-Turbo ........................... Model F4AC1 Transaxle
2.0L Turbo ............................... Model F4A33 Transaxle
2.4L ....................................... Model F4A23 Transaxle
Galant ....................................... Model F4A23 Transaxle
Mirage
1.5L ....................................... Model F4A41 Transaxle
1.8L ....................................... Model F4A42 Transaxle
Montero
2WD ..................................... Model R4AW3 Transmission
4WD ..................................... Model V4AW3 Transmission
3000GT ....................................... Model F4A33 Transaxle









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LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Transaxle/Transmission
Check fluid level every 12 months or 15,000 miles. Change
fluid and filter every 30,000 miles. If vehicle is operated under
severe conditions, change fluid more often. If severe darkening of
fluid and strong odor are noted, bands should also be adjusted.
Transfer Case
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 at
each selection.
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 (All Others)