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Manual Transaxle - Except Evolution: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Lancer IX

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNINGBe careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the shift cable and select cable assembly.

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Scheme 199: >> A << SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION

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  1. Make sure that there is no excessive play at the shift cable end clip. If there is excessive play or the clip is disengaged from the shift cable end, check the clip opening gap. If the gap is more than 9.5 mm (0.37 inch), squeeze the clip until the relaxed gap reaches 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 inch).
  2. Engage the clip with the shift cable hook securely, and push the clip with your thumbs until it clicks in place.
  3. Install the shift cable to the shift lever.

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Scheme 201: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after installing the engine into the vehicle.

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Required Special Tools

  1. MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
  2. MZ203827: Engine Lifter
  3. MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer (a part of MB991453 Engine Hanger Assembly)
  4. MB991895: Engine Hanger
  5. MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

<< A >> STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL

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

<< B >> TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

< Engine lifter MZ2073827 is used >

Set special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.

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Scheme 204: << B >> TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

< Engine hanger MB991895 is used >

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  1. 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.
  2. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.

>> A << STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION

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

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

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>> B << TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION

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

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Scheme 208: >> B << TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION