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Transaxle Disassembly and Reassembly












DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> SEALING CAP REMOVAL





1. Drive a screwdriver into the center of the sealing cap.
2. Bend the screwdriver back to remove the sealing cap.

<> TRANSAXLE CASE REMOVAL





1. Remove all sixteen bolts securing the transaxle case to the clutch housing.
2. Use snap ring pliers to expand the indicated snap ring. The snap ring will release the grooved ball bearing, and the output shaft assembly will fall under its own weight.

CAUTION: Do not use a scraper or chisel to remove the transaxle case.

3. Remove the transaxle case from the clutch housing by gently prying on opposite sides at the same time.

<> 3RD-4TH SPEED
SHIFT RAIL 3RD-4TH SPEED SHIFT FORK/5TH SPEED-REVERSE SHIFT RAIL/5TH SPEED-REVERSE SHIFT FORK REMOVAL





1. Shift the 3rd-4th speed shift fork and 5th speed-reverse shift fork in the direction shown.





2. Pull up on the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and 5th speed-reverse shift rail and take them out of the hole in the clutch housing.
3. Slide the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and 5th speed-reverse shift rail in the direction shown and remove them together with the shift forks.

<>INPUT SHAFT AND OUTPUT SHAFT REMOVAL





Remove the input and output shafts together.

ADJUSTMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY
SPACER SELECTION FOR DIFFERENTIAL CASE PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT





1. Put solders [1.6 mm (0.063 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long] in the illustrated positions of the transaxle case.
2. Install the taper bearing outer race and differential assembly into the transaxle case.

NOTE: If necessary, replace the differential case and taper bearing before carrying out these adjustments.

3. Install the clutch housing and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 ± 5 Nm (33 ± 4 ft. lbs.)





4. Remove the clutch housing, and then remove the differential assembly.
5. Remove the outer race and take out crushed solders.
6. Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer and select a spacer that will provide the standard preload value.
Standard value: 0.05 - 0.11 mm (0.0020 - 0.0043 inch) preload

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< OUTPUT SHAFT/INPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION





Install the input and output shafts together.

>>B<< 5TH SPEED-REVERSE SHIFT FORK/5TH SPEED REVERSE SHIFT RAIL/3RD-4TH SPEED SHIFT FORK/3RD-4TH SPEED SHIFT RAIL INSTALLATION





1. Shift the 3rd-4th speed synchronizer sleeve and 5th speed reverse synchronizer sleeve in the direction shown.





2. Assemble the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and fork, and the 5th speed-reverse shift rail and fork.





3. While fitting each shift fork in the groove of synchronizer sleeve, slide the shift rails in the direction shown and install.
4. Insert the 3rd-4th speed shift rail and 5th speed-reverse shift rail into the rail hole in the clutch housing.

>>C<< SPRING PIN INSTALLATION





1. Align the pin holes in the shift rail and shift fork.
2. Insert the new spring pin. Push it in as shown so that the slit and center axis of the rail are aligned.

>>D<< SPACER AND OUTER RACE INSTALLATION
1. Install the spacer selected in the section "ADJUSTMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY."





2. Using special tools MB990935 and MB990938, press the outer race into the transaxle case.

>>E<< TRANSAXLE CASE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Squeeze sealant evenly onto the transaxle housing. Do not leave gaps or excess amounts, otherwise oil leaks are likely.





1. Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent) as illustrated onto the transaxle case.

NOTE: Be sure to install the transaxle case onto the transaxle housing while the sealant is still wet (within 15 minutes).





2. Align the transaxle case and expand the snap ring. After the case is on far enough for the snap ring to ride on the bearing, release the snap ring. Push down on the transaxle case, twisting it from side to side until the case contacts the housing.
3. Tighten the transaxle case mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 ± 5 Nm (33 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
4. Place the transaxle upside down and let the snap ring fit in the groove by the output shaft's own weight.

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from oil for approximately one hour.

>>F<< SEALING CAP INSTALLATION





1. Using special tools MB990927 and MB990938, press install the sealing cap onto the case.





2. Evenly press the sealing cap so it is fully seated and not at an angle.

>>G<< UNDER COVER INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Squeeze sealant onto the case. Do not leave gaps or excess amounts, otherwise oil leaks are likely.





1. Apply a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent) as illustrated onto the under cover.

NOTE: Be sure to install the under cover to the case quickly while the sealant is still wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the under cover to the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 Nm (61 ± 9 inch lbs.)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from off for approximately one hour.

>>H<< CONTROL HOUSING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Squeeze sealant onto the case. Do not leave gaps or excess amounts, otherwise oil leaks are likely.





1. Apply a 0.2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter bead of sealant (Mitsubishi Genuine Part number MD997740 or equivalent) as illustrated onto the control housing.

NOTE: Be sure to install the housing to the case quickly while the sealant is still wet (within 15 minutes).

2. Install the control housing to the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil for approximately one hour.

>>I<< SPEEDOMETER GEAR INSTALLATION





1. Apply gear oil (Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85W conforming to API classification GL-4) to the O-ring of the speedometer gear. Install into the transaxle housing.
2. Tighten the bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 4 ± 1 Nm (35 ± 9 inch lbs.)

>>J<< SELECT LEVER INSTALLATION





1. Apply grease (Mitsubishi Genuine Part number 0101011 or equivalent) to the control shaft sliding portion of the select lever shoe.
2. Install the select lever and tighten the bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19 ± 3 Nm (14 ± 2 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION
BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH








Check for continuity between terminals.