On-Vehicle Service - Except Evolution: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Lancer IX

A/T FLUID REPLACEMENT

If you have an A/T fluid changer, use this changer to replace the A/T fluid. If you do not have an A/T fluid changer, replace the A/T fluid by the following procedure.

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1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the discharge. CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If all the A/T fluid has drained out before then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out. (Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling) Approximately 3.5 dm 3 (3.7 quarts) of A/T fluid should be removed.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case to drain the A/T fluid. Approximately 2.0 dm 3 (2.1 quarts) of A/T fluid should be removed.
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32+/-2 N.m (24+/-1 ft-lb) CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid can not be added.
5. Add new A/T fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III or equivalent) through the oil filter tube. Approximately 5.5 dm 3 (5.8 quarts) of A/T fluid should be added.
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid)
7. Add new A/T fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III or equivalent) through the oil filter tube. Approximately 3.5 dm 3 (3.7 quarts) of A/T fluid should be added. NOTE: Check for contamination or a burnt odor. If the A/T fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6 and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.
8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly replace the dipstick.
9. Start the engine and run it at idle for one to two minutes.
10. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position.
11. Check that the A/T fluid level is at the "COLD" mark on the dipstick. If the level is less than this, add A/T fluid.
12. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature rises to the normal operating temperature [70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)], and then check the A/T fluid level again. The A/T fluid level must be at the "HOT" mark. NOTE: The A/T fluid temperature is measured with scan tool MB991502 (MUT-II). NOTE: The "COLD" level is for reference only; the "HOT" level should be regarded as the standard level. NOTE: If it takes some amount of time until the A/T fluid reaches its normal operating temperature [70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)], check the A/T fluid level by referring to the left diagram.
13. When the A/T fluid is less than the specified level, add A/T fluid. When the A/T fluid is greater than the specified level, drain the excess fluid through the drain plug to adjust the A/T fluid to the specified level.
14. Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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1. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
2. Fasten the shift lock cable at the position where the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam.

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1. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Slide the washer and spring toward the lock cam, insert the cable into the stand off bracket and release the spring.
4. Lightly push the key interlock cable into the key interlock cable housing toward the arrow (A) direction until the cable movement stops and the cable end eye is aligned with the shaft on the lock cam. Tighten the lock nut. Snap the cable end eye onto the shaft of the lock cam. Tightening torque: 12+/-2 N.m (107+/-17 in-lb)

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1. Place the transaxle manual control lever in the "N" position.
2. Place the selector lever in the "N" position.
3. Place the cable stud into the manual control lever slot and install the nut loosely. Gently pull the transaxle control cable into the manual control lever slot until the cable is taut. Tighten the nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 12+/-2 N.m (107+/-17 in-lb)

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<< A >> KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION

Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and pull out the key interlock cable.

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1. Shift the selector lever in the "P" position.
2. Fasten the shift lock cable at the position where the end of the shift lock cable is positioned above the red marking on the lock cam.
3. Check the operation of the selector lever. (Refer to «SELECTOR LEVER OPERATION CHECK»(ref-183626-S25010948172005081800000) .)

>> B << KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION

Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and install the key interlock cable.

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1. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Slide the washer and spring toward the lock cam, insert the cable into the stand off bracket and release the spring.
4. Lightly push the key interlock cable into the key interlock cable housing toward the arrow (A) direction until the cable movement stops and the cable end eye is aligned with the shaft on the lock cam. Tighten the locking nut. Snap the cable end eye onto the shaft of the lock cam. Tightening torque: 12+/-2 N.m (107+/-17 in-lb)
5. Check the operation of the selector lever. (Refer to «SELECTOR LEVER OPERATION CHECK»(ref-183626-S25010948172005081800000) .)

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Required Special Tools

1. MB990241: Axle shaft puller (MB990244: Puller shaft, MB990242: Puller bar)
2. MB990767: End yoke holder
3. MB990998: Front hub remover and installer
4. MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
5. MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer (a part of MB991453 Engine Hanger Assembly)
6. MB991895: Engine Hanger
7. MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
8. MZ203827: Engine Lifter

<< A >> STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL

Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected, and secure it inside the engine compartment away from the engine.

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1. < Engine lifter MZ2073827 is used > Set special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
2. < Engine hanger MB991895 is used > Set special tool MB991895 to the strut assembly mounting nuts (A and B) and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts (C and D), which are located in the engine compartment, as shown. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.

<< E >> DRIVE PLATE COUPLING BOLTS REMOVAL

1. Remove the drive plate coupling bolts while turning the crank shaft.
2. Pry the torque converter towards the transaxle side. Remove the torque converter with the transaxle.

>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Inserting the torque converter into the transaxle oil pump so that the shown dimension is approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch). Install the transaxle assembly to the engine.

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>> B << DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION

>> C << TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION

Tighten the self-locking nut so that the stabilizer bar mounting bolt protrudes as shown.

1. Standard value: 22+/-1.5 mm (0.87+/-0.06 inch)

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>> D << TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION

Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.

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