Belt tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Belt worn beyond
adjustment range ....... B ............ Require replacement.
Belt worn so it contacts
bottom of pulley ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fluid at or beyond
service interval ....... 3 ........... Suggest fluid change.
Fluid contaminated ...... B ........ (3) Require flushing and
refilling of the system.
Fluid level incorrect ... B ..... Require adjustment of fluid
level.
Inadequate assist ....... A .......... ( 4) Further inspection
required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noise ................... 2 .......... ( 5) Further inspection
required.
Pulley bent ............. A ... Require repair or replacement
of pulley.
Pulley missing .......... C .. Require replacement of pulley.
Remote reservoir
leaking ................ A .......... Require replacement of
reservoir,
Reservoir cap broken .... A ..... Require replacement of cap.
Reservoir cap missing ... C ..... Require replacement of cap.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
( 3) - Determine and correct source of contamination. OEM
specifications must be followed for fluid type.
( 4) - If pump is source of inadequate assist, require
repair or replacement.
( 5) - If noise is isolated to pump, suggest repair or
replacement.
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RADIUS ARM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
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)
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Manual Transmission
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
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Eclipse
AWD .................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (W5M33)\
FWD
2.0L Non-Turbo ....................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5MC1)\
2.0L Turbo ........................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)\
2.4L ................................. 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)\
Galant ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)\
Mirage
1.5L ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M41)\
1.8L ................................... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M42)\
Montero
2WD ................................. 5-Speed Transmission (R5M21)\
4WD ................................. 5-Speed Transmission (V5MT1)\
3000GT
SOHC & DOHC Non-Turbo .................. 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)\
DOHC Turbo ............................. 6-Speed Transaxle (W6MG1)\
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LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Check transaxle/transmission and transfer case fluid level
every 30,000 miles. Change fluid at 30,000 miles if operated under
severe conditions.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transaxle/Transmission
Check fluid level at fill hole on side of transaxle or
transmission. Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.
Transfer Case
Transfer case contains separate drain and fill plugs.
Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Transaxle/Transmission
Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.
Transfer Case
Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES
TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES
