Disassembly And Reassembly: Reassembly
- Never reuse the gasket, O-ring, oil seal, etc. Always replace with a new one when reassembling.
- Never use grease other than blue petrolatum jelly and white Vaseline.
- Apply ATF to friction components, rotating parts, and sliding parts before installation. Immerse a new clutch disc or brake disc in ATF for at least two hours before assembling them.
- Never apply sealant or adhesive to gaskets.
- When replacing a bushing, replace the assembly which it belongs to.
- Never use any cloth gloves or any rags during reassembly. Use nylon cloth or paper towels if you need to use something.
- Change the oil in the cooler system.
- Use the special tools to tap the differential bearing outer race in the transaxle case. < F4A42 >
- Use the special tool to install the transfer drive gear.
- Tighten the seven mounting bolts of the transfer drive gear to the specified torque.
- Install the low-reverse brake piston, return spring, and spring retainer into the transaxle case.
- Fit a new O-ring into the groove of one-way clutch inner race.
- Check the placement of the identification notches in the one-way clutch inner race. Install the one-way clutch inner race to the transfer drive gear bearing so that the notches fall along the A - A line shown in illustration.
- Put the snap ring on the inner race.
- Set special tools as shown in illustration, and then compress the one-way clutch inner race and install the snap ring.
- Install the wave spring.
- Install the brake discs, brake plates and snap ring. Refer to NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES table.NOTE: Do not install the pressure plate at this time.NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES
A/T Model Brake disc Brake plate F4A41 4 3 F4A42 5 4 CAUTION: If necessary, take the measurements in steps 10 to 19 after replacing the pressure plate, brake plate and brake disc. - Install special tool as shown in the illustrations. Refer to Fig 7 and Fig 8
- Install the reaction plate and the used snap ring.
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- Move the special tool to measure the end play, and then replace the snap ring installed in step (12) to adjust the end play to standard value.
Standard value: 0 - 0.16 mm (0 - 0.0063 in.)
- Install the brake disc and brake plate as shown in NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES table.NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES
A/T Model Brake disc Brake plate F4A41 2 1 F4A42 3 2 - Install special tool as shown in the illustrations. See Fig 9 and Fig 10.NOTE: Do not install the pressure plate at this time.
- Install the return spring, second brake piston and snap ring.
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- Move the special tool (MB991631) and measure its movement as shown in illustrations.
Standard value:
0.49 - 0.95 mm (0.0193 - 0.0374 in.) < F4A41 >
0.79 - 1.25 mm (0.0311 - 0.0492 in.) < F4A42 >
Select a pressure plate whose thickness corresponds to the measured amount of movement. Refer to PRESSURE PLATE < F4A41 > or PRESSURE PLATE < F4A42 > tables.
PRESSURE PLATE < F4A41 >Movement amount mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) ID symbol Pressure plate part No. 0.3 - 0.5 (0.012 - 0.020) 1.6 (0.063) L MD759567 0.5 - 0.7 (0.020 - 0.028) 1.8 (0.071) 1 MD759414 0.7 - 0.9 (0.028 - 0.035) 2.0 (0.079) 0 MD759415 0.9 - 1.1 (0.035 - 0.043) 2.2 (0.087) 2 MD759416 1.1 - 1.3 (0.043 - 0.051) 2.4 (0.094) 4 MD759417 1.3 - 1.5 (0.051 - 0.059) 2.6 (0.102) 6 MD75B418 PRESSURE PLATE < F4A42 >Movement amount mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) ID symbol Pressure plate part No. 0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.031) 1.6 (0.063) L MD759567 0.8 - 1.0 (0.031 - 0.039) 1.8 (0.071) 1 MD759414 1.0 - 1.2 (0.039 - 0.047) 2.0 (0.079) 0 MD759415 1.2 - 1.4 (0.047 - 0.055) 2.2 (0.087) 2 MD759416 1.4 - 1.6 (0.055 - 0.062) 2.4 (0.094) 4 MD759417 1.6 - 1.8 (0.062 - 0.071) 2.6 (0.102) 6 MD759418 - Turn the transaxle over.
- Install the special tool (MD998913) in a dial gauge, and then move the special tool (MB991631) and measure its movement as shown in illustrations.
Standard value:
- 1.05 - 1.51 mm (0.0413 - 0.0594 in.) < F4A41 >
- 1.35 - 1.81 mm (0.0531 - 0.0713 in.) < F4A42 >
Select a pressure plate whose thickness corresponds to the measured amount of movement. Refer to PRESSURE PLATE < F4A41 > and PRESSURE PLATE < F4A42 > tables.
PRESSURE PLATE < F4A41 >Movement amount mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) ID symbol Pressure plate part No. 0.7 - 0.9 (0.028 - 0.035) 1.6 (0.063) L MD759567 0.9 - 1.1 (0.035 - 0.043) 1.8 (0.071) 1 MD759414 1.1 - 1.3 (0.043 - 0.051) 2.0 (0.079) 0 MD759415 1.3 - 1.5 (0.051 - 0.059) 2.2 (0.087) 2 MD759416 1.5 - 1.7 (0.059 - 0.067) 2.4 (0.094) 4 MD759417 1.7 - 1.9 (0.067 - 0.075) 2.6 (0.102) 6 MD759418 1.9 - 2.1 (0.075 - 0.083) 2.8 (0.110) 8 MD759419 2.1 - 2.3 (0.083 - 0.091) 3.0 (0.118) D MD759420 PRESSURE PLATE < F4A42 >Movement amount mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) ID symbol Pressure plate part No. 1.0 - 1.2 (0.039 - 0.047) 1.6 (0.063) L MD759567 1.2 - 1.4 (0.047 - 0.055) 1.8 (0.071) 1 MD759414 1.4 - 1.6 (0.055 - 0.063) 2.0 (0.079) 0 MD759415 1.6 - 1.8 (0.063 - 0.071) 2.2 (0.087) 2 MD759416 1.8 - 2.0 (0.071 - 0.079) 2.4 (0.094) 4 MD759417 2.0 - 2.2 (0.079 - 0.087) 2.6 (0.102) 6 MD759418 2.2 - 2.4 (0.087 - 0.094) 2.8 (0.110) 8 MD759419 2.4 - 2.6 (0.094 - 0.102) 3.0 (0.118) D MD759420 - Remove all parts and special tools that were installed to take the measurements in steps (9) to (19). Remove and separate the pressure plate and snap ring chosen in steps (13), (17) and (19).
- Install the snap ring and the thinnest adjustment spacer [1.88 mm (0.0740 in.)].NOTE: The spacer may have to be replaced with one having an adequate thickness after the end play of the output shaft is checked in step (26).
- Use the special tools to tap the output shaft bearing outer race in the transaxle case.
- Tighten the mounting bolts of the output shaft bearing retainer to the specified torque.CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolt, as it is coated with sealant.
- Install the output shaft in the transaxle case, and then use the special tool to install the collar and taper roller bearing in the output shaft.
- Apply ATF to a new lock nut, and use the special tool to tighten the lock nut to the specified torque. Then turn back one turn, and tighten to the specified torque again.CAUTION: The lock nut has left-handed threads.
- Move the output shaft to measure the shaft end play, and then replace the spacer installed in step (21) with a new one which thickness is within the following value.
A=Shaft end play mm (in.)
B=Thickness of spacer assembled in step (21) [1.88 mm (0.0740 in.)]
Metric values: [A+B+0.01 mm] to [A+B+0.09 mm]
American values: [A+B+0.0004 in.] to [A+B+0.0035 in.]
- Stake the two places of the lock nut as shown in illustration.
- Install the cap as shown in the figure.
- Install the parking pawl, spacer, and spring. Then install the parking pawl shaft.
- Install the parking roller support, and then the two parking roller support shafts.
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IDENTIFICATION OF THRUST BEARINGS, THRUST RACES, AND THRUST WASHERS mm (in.)Symbol O.D. I.D. Thickness Part number #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 1.8 (0.071) MD754509 #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 2.0 (0.079) MD754508 #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 2.2 (0.087) MD754507 #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 2.4 (0.094) MD753793 #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 2.6 (0.102) MD753794 #1 59 (2.32) 47 (1.85) 2.8 (0.110) MD753795 #2 49 (1.93) 36 (1.42) 3.6 (0.142) MD756846 #3 49 (1.93) 36 (1.42) 3.6 (0.142) MD756846 #4 45.3 (1.783) 31 (1.22) 3.3 (0.130) MD757647 #5 49 (1.93) 36 (1.42) 3.6 (0.142) MD756846 #6 49 (1.93) 36 (1.42) 3.6 (0.142) MD756846 #7 59 (2.32) 37 (1.46) 2.8 (0.110) MD754595 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 1.6 (0.063) MD707267 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 1.7 (0.067) MD759681 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 1.8 (0.071) MD723064 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 1.9 (0.075) MD754794 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.0 (0.079) MD707268 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.1 (0.083) MD754795 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.2 (0.087) MD723065 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.3 (0.091) MD754796 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.4 (0.094) MD724358 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.5 (0.098) MD754797 #8 48.9 (1.925) 37 (1.46) 2.6 (0.102) MD754798 - Install the planetary carrier assembly.
- Install the planetary reverse sun gear.
- Install the wave spring.
- Install the pressure plate, brake disc, and brake plate. Refer to Fig 29 and NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES table.
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NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATESA/T Model Brake disc Brake plate Pressure plate F4A41 4 3 1 F4A42 5 4 1 - Install the snap ring.
- Install the reaction plate.
- Install the snap ring.
- Install the brake disc, brake plate, and pressure plate. Refer to Fig 33 and NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATES table.
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NUMBER OF BRAKE DISCS & PLATESA/T Model Brake disc Brake plate Special tool F4A41 2 1 1 F4A42 3 2 1 - Install the return spring and second brake piston.
- Install the snap ring.
- Install thrust bearing #5.CAUTION: Be sure to install the thrust bearing in the correct direction.
- Install the overdrive clutch hub and thrust bearing #6 to the reverse and overdrive clutch.CAUTION: Be careful about the installation direction of the thrust bearing.
- Install the reverse and overdrive clutch, and thrust bearing #7.CAUTION: Be careful about the installation direction of the thrust bearing.
- Install the three O-rings.
- Install the input shaft bearing.
- Install the four seal rings.
- Install used thrust race #8, and then the rear cover.
- Measure end play of the underdrive sun gear. Replace the thrust race installed in step (47) to adjust the play to the standard value. Refer to IDENTIFICATION OF THRUST BEARINGS, THRUST RACES, AND THRUST WASHERS mm (in.) table for the appropriate parts number.
Standard value:
- 0.25 to 0.45 mm (0.0098 to 0.0177 in.)
NOTE: Installing the underdrive clutch hub makes it easy to measure the end play of the underdrive sun gear. - Apply sealant to the mating surface of the rear cover. Be sure to install the transaxle case within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
Specified sealant:
- MITSUBISHI genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent
- After installation, wait at least one hour. Never run the transaxle or let ATF touch the adhesion surface during that time.
- Install the rear cover, and tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Install the underdrive clutch hub.
- Install thrust bearing #2.CAUTION: Be sure to install the thrust bearing in the correct direction.
- Hold the input shaft, and install the underdrive clutch.
- Place two beads of solder [each 10 mm (0.39 in.) in length, 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) in diameter] on the underdrive clutch retainer as shown in the illustration.
- Use the special tool to install the oil pump.NOTE: Do not install the oil pump gasket at this time.
- Tighten the oil pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Remove the oil pump mounting bolts.
- Using special tool, and remove the oil pump, and then take out the crushed solders.
- Use a micrometer to measure the thickness of the crushed solder beads and record the measured value.
- Select a thrust washer #1 whose thickness corresponds to the measured value from THRUST WASHER NO. 1 IDENTIFICATION table.THRUST WASHER NO. 1 IDENTIFICATION
Measurement value mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) I.D. symbol Part No. 2.25 - 2.45 (0.089 - 0.096) 1.8 (0.071) 18 MD754509 2.45 - 2.65 (0.096 - 0.104) 2.0 (0.079) 20 MD754508 2.65 - 2.85 (0.104 - 0.112) 2.2 (0.087) 22 MD754507 2.85 - 3.05 (0.112 - 0.120) 2.4 (0.094) 24 MD753793 3.05 - 3.25 (0.120 - 0.128) 2.6 (0.102) 26 MD753794 3.25 - 3.45 (0.128 - 0.136) 2.8 (0.110) 28 MD753795 - Install the thrust washer #1 that was selected in step (61) on the underdrive clutch retainer.
- Install special tool in the illustrated place.
- Install a new oil pump gasket on the transaxle case.
- Install the oil pump and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Make sure that the input shaft end play meet the standard value.
Standard value:
- 0.70 to 1.45 mm (0.0276 to 0.0571 in.)
- Install the oil filter.
- Install the differential.
- Place a solder (approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) in length, 3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter) on the differential as shown in the figure. < F4A41 only >
- Place a solder (approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) in length, 3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter) on the torque converter housing as shown in the figure. Then install the outer race. < F4A42 only >
- Install the torque converter housing to the transaxle case without applying sealant. Tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Loosen the bolts, and remove the solder.
- Use a micrometer to measure the thickness of the pressed solder. Select a spacer which thickness is within the following value. Refer to IDENTIFICATION OF THRUST BEARINGS, THRUST RACES, AND THRUST WASHERS mm (in.) for the appropriate parts number.
F4A41
- [T - 0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)] to [T - 0.165 mm (0.0065 in.)]
F4A42
- [T + 0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)] to [T + 0.105 mm (0.0041 in.)]
- Install the spacer selected in the above step. < F4A41 only >
- Assemble the spacer selected in step (73) to the torque converter housing. Use the special tool to press in the outer race. < F4A42 only >
- Apply sealant to the mating surface of torque converter. Be sure to install the transaxle case within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
Specified sealant:
MITSUBISHI genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent
- After installation, wait at least one hour. Never run the transaxle or let ATF touch the adhesion surface during that time.
- Install the two new O-rings.
- Install the torque converter housing, and then tighten its 18 mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Install the manual control lever shaft and parking pawl rod.
- Install the manual control lever shaft roller.
- Install the accumulator pistons, new seal rings, and springs.NOTE: The accumulator springs are identified as shown in ACCUMULATOR IDENTIFICATION table.ACCUMULATOR IDENTIFICATION
No. Name 1 For low-reverse brake 2 For underdrive clutch 3 For second brake 4 For overdrive clutch - Install the strainer and second brake retainer oil seal.
- Install the solenoid valve harness, and then secure the snap ring to the connector groove.
- Install two steel balls into valve body, then install the valve body and gasket.
- Install the fluid temperature sensor (if equipped).
- Install the 28 valve body mounting bolts and tighten the specified torque.
- Connect the harness connectors to the valve body.HARNESS CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION
No. Parts to be connected Cable color Connector housing color 1 Underdrive solenoid valve White, red, red Black 2 Overdrive solenoid valve Orange, red Black 3 Low-reverse solenoid valve Brown, yellow Milky white 4 Second solenoid valve Green, red, red Milky white 5 Damper clutch control solenoid valve Blue, yellow, yellow Black 6 Fluid temperature sensor Black, red Black - Install the manual control shaft detent.
- Apply sealant to the mating surface of the valve body cover.
Be sure to install the transaxle case within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI genuine sealant Part No. MD974421 or equivalent
- After installation, wait at least one hour. Never run the transaxle or let ATF touch the adhesion surface during that time.
- Install the valve body cover, and then tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Install the speedometer gear.
- Install the park/neutral position switch and manual control lever.
- Install the input shaft speed sensor and output shaft speed sensor.
- Install the eye bolt, a new gasket, and the oil cooler feed tube.
- Install the oil dipstick.
- Install the brackets.
- Install the torque converter, and secure it so that the shown dimension (A) in illustration, meets the reference value.
Reference value: approximately 12.2 mm (0.480 in.)
CAUTION: Apply ATF to the oil pump drive hub before installing the torque converter. Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip when installing the torque converter.