4WD MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Owner's Guide
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and remove. Disconnect all external solenoid and switch connections.
3) On Montero 4WD, remove catalytic converter and front
exhaust pipe. On all models, disconnect speedometer cable and control
cables at transmission. Remove starter and bellhousing cover. Place
reference mark on torque converter and drive plate for reassembly
reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Push torque converter back
and away from drive plate.
4) Disconnect transmission cooler lines. Remove oil filler
tube. Secure transmission on a jack. Raise transmission slightly to
take weight off mount. Remove crossmember-to-mount bolts and
crossmember.
5) Remove transfer case mounting bracket and mount (if
equipped). Remove transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Carefully
lower transmission from vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure torque converter is fully seated in transmission
before installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
transmission-to-engine bolts and torque converter-to-drive plate bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten mount bolts with
weight of engine and transmission on mounts. Ensure reference marks on
drive shaft(s) and torque converter-to-drive plate are matched.
2) Apply sealant to transfer case gearshift assembly gasket
before installation. Coat transmission oil filler tube "O" ring with
transmission fluid before installation. Refill transmission fluid to
specified level. See LUBRICATION in TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
article. Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in
TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FWD MODELS \
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Ball Joint Nut ............................................ 74 (100)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Front Bolt ..................... 69 (93)\
Center Crossmember Assembly Rear Bolt ...................... 52 (70)\
Starter Bolts .............................................. 22 (30)\
Tie Rod End Nut ............................................ 21 (28)\
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt ................. 33-38 (45-52)\
Transaxle-To-Engine Block Bolt
8-mm Bolt .................................................... ( 1)
10-mm Bolt ......................................... 22-25 (30-34)\
12-mm Bolt ......................................... 31-40 (42-54)\
Upper Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 54 (73)\
Lower Coupling Bolts
2.4L ..................................................... 35 (48)\
3.0L ..................................................... 65 (88)\
( 1) - Tighten to 84-108 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Engine-To-Transmission Bolt ................................ 65 (88)\
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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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Model Transmission/Transaxle
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)
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TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Mitsubishi Manual Transmission
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT
IDENTIFICATION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS \
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Model Transmission/Transaxle (Model)\
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
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Application Pts. (L)\
Eclipse
2.0L ................................................... 4.2 (2.0)\
2.0L Turbo ............................................. 4.9 (2.3)\
2.4L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
Galant ................................................... 4.6 (2.2)\
Mirage
1.5L ................................................... 4.4 (2.1)\
1.8L ................................................... 4.6 (2.2)\
Montero
2.4L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
3.0L ................................................... 5.3 (2.5)\
3000GT
Non-Turbo .............................................. 4.2 (2.0)\
Turbo .................................................. 5.0 (2.4)\
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Application Pts. (L)\
Eclipse .................................................. 1.1 (0.5)\
Montero
2.4L ................................................... 5.3 (2.5)\
3.0L ................................................... 4.9 (2.3)\
3000GT ................................................... 1.3 (0.6)\
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS \
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Except Montero 4WD
Transfer Case Drain Plug & Filler Plug ................... 24 (33)\
Transmission Drain Plug & Filler Plug .................... 24 (33)\
Montero 4WD
Transfer Case Drain Plug & Filler Plug ................... 24 (33)\
Transmission Drain Plug & Filler Plug .................... 51 (69)\
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