engine MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Repair Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> Transaxle Assembly
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TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTINGNUTS REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack,
and then remove the transaxle mounting.
Caution
Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.
SUPPORTING ENGINE’ ASSEMBLY
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assem-
bly.
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ROD END BALL AND
LOWER
AND KNUCKLE/COMPRESSION’-LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Caution
1.Using the tool, loosen the tie rod end mounting
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove from the
joint.
2.Support the tool with a cord, prevent
it from coming off.
DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTION
(1) insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive
shaft to remove the drive shaft.
NOTE
Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive sh aft.
Caution
1.Use a pry bar to remove thedrive shaft from the
B.J. assembly, or the T.J. assembly may be dam-
aged.
2.
Do not insertthe too far, the
may be damaged.
(2) Suspend the removed drive shaft
so that there
are no sharp bends in any of the
(3) Use the general service tool as a to let foreign’
objects get into the transaxle case.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)>
Transmission
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Front roll
stopper bracket
ber
T O R Q U E
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
(1)Use a transmission jack to support
Caution
the
(2) To make installation easier, use chalk to make mating
marks on the torque converter and drive plate.
(3)Remove the connection turning the crankshaft.
(4) the torque converter into the for easier
(5) the transaxle, assembly and lower
the transaxle
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
If the dimension shown in the illustration is outsi de the standard
value when the weight of the engine is on the body, replace
the front roll stopper bracket assembly.
Standard value (A)
mm in.)
DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTION’
Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the case of the
drive shaft is perpendicular to the
Caution
Do not damage the oil seal lip by the serrated part of
the drive shaft.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> -Transaxle Oil Cooler
TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER
and Post-installation
Transaxle Fluid Draining and
(Refer to GROUP 00 Maintenance
2
3.9 Nm2.9
Removal steps
1. Air cleaner cover and air intake
hose
2.Hose3. Pipe assembly
lCheck the hose for cracks, damage and clogs.
lCheck for rusted or clogged transaxle oil cooler.
l Check oil cooler fins for bents, damage, and clogge d
with foreign matter.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OVERHAUL
TRANSAXLE MODEL TABLE
Transaxle modelSpeedometer gear ratio Final gear ratio Vehicle modelEngine
4.350
2.551
1.488 10 . 6 8 5
ItemsStandard value
Transfer idler gear bearing preload Nm
Input shaft end play mm (in.)
Transfer shaft end play mm (in.) Low-reverse brake end play mm (in.)
Differential case preload mm (in.)
End clutch snap ring clearance mm (in.)
Oil pump gear side clearance mm (in.)
Front clutch snap ring clearance mm (in.)
Rear clutch snap ring clearance mm (in.)
Output flange bearing end play mm (in.)
Differential pinion backlash mm (in.)
Pulse generator resistance
Pressure control solenoid valve resistance
Shift control solenoid valve resistance
Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance
(1.1)
,
,
at
, Approx. 3
Approx. 22 ohm at . .
Approx. 13 ohm
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OVERHAUL
TRANSAXLE MODEL TABLE
Transaxle modelGear ratio type
SpeedometerFinal gear ratio Engine model
gear ratio
A4.376 T/C
A4.361 T/C
GEAR RATIO TABLE
Reverse
A 2.551
1.48810 . 6 8 5.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items,Specifications
Model
Applicable engine
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Torque converter
four-speed automatic
with converter
2 . 8 4 . .
1 . 5 7
Gear ratio
Reverse
1
0 . 6 9
2.21
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
p u m p gear
Output gear bearing preload mm (in.)
Output gear turning drive torque Nm
Input shaft end play mm (in.)
Transfer shaft bearing end play mm (in.)
Differential bearing preload mm (in.)I
Differential side gear end play mm (in.)
Differential turning drive torque Nm
clutch clearance mm (in.)
Overdrive clutch clearance mm (in.)I
Reverse clutch clearance mm (in.)I
clutch clearance mm (in.)
I Low/reverse clutch
mm (in.)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT AXLE General Specification/Lubricants
The front axle consists of a knuckle, front hub,
unit bearing and drive shaft, The unit bearing is has a tripod joint (T.J.) on the transaxle side and
press-fitted to the front hub and bolted to the a
joint
(B.J.) on the wheel side. A center
kunckle. Also, the unit
utilizes a double bearing and an inner been adopted
in some models.
row angular contact ball bearing. The drive shaft
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
Knuckle
inner
Drive shaft
hub
Standard valueLimit
Setting of boot length mm (in.)
Opening dimension of the When the band (small) is 2.9
special tool mm crimped
(in.)When the band (big) is
crimped3.2
Crimped width of the band mm (in.)2.4 2.8
Clearance between the (larger diameter side) 0.1 1.55
and the stepped phase of the B.J. housing mm (in.).
Wheel bearing end play mm (in.)0.05
Wheel bearing breakaway torque Nm 1 (9) or less
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICANTS
Quantity (oz.) Specified lubricant
Inner
Outer dust sealFWD
Engine (Non-turbo)>105 (3.70)Repair kit grease
FWD
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>120 (4.23)
AWD
. grease
FWD Engine (Non-turbo)>110 (3.88) Repair kit grease
FWD Engine (Turbo) 130 .
AWD95 (3.35)
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F R O N T A X L E Drive Shaft
LUBRICANT POINTSTSB Revision
Grease: Repair kit grease
Engine (Non-turbo)> 110 (3.88 oz.) Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
130
(4.59 oz.)
shaft joint uses special grease. Do mix old and new or different types of
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B.J.
FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft
(7) Check that the B.J. boot band is secured correc tly.
the band is secured incorrectly, repeat steps (4) to (6)
to replace it.
(8) Apply the specified amount of grease to the -bo ot.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Engine 110 oz.)
Engine (Turbo) and’ 130
(4.59 oz.)
(9) Install the B.J. boot to adjust the clearance ( C) between
the B.J. boot end and the stepped
of the B.J.
housing is within the standard
Standard value (C): 0.1 1.55 mm
(lO)Adjust the opening dimension the standard
as mentioned at the step (3).
Standard value (W): 3.2 mm
the B.J. boot band (large) along the protruding
portion, and install it so that there is
clearance
(D) along the other side.
the special tool to crimp the B.J. boot band (larg e)
in the same way as the step (5). , ,
that the crimped width (E) is within the standard
value.
Standard value (E): 2.4 2.8 mm in.)
in.)>
Readjust the dimension
of step to
the value calculated by the equation,
and repeat step (12).
5.8 mm in.)
Example: If (E) is 2.9 mm in.), is 2.9
mm
in.).
less than 2.4 mm in.)>
Remove the B.J. boot band, readjust the
dimension (W) of step (10) to the value
calculated by the following equation, and use
a new B.J. boot band to repeat steps (11) to
5.8 mm in.)
Example: If (E) is 2.3 mm in.), is 3.5
mm
in.).
that the boot band is secured correctly. If the ba nd
is secured incorrectly, repeat steps (11) to (13) t o replace
it.
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FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft
B.J.Dynamicbamper
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Install the dynamic damper in the position shown in the illustra-
tion.
Items Engine Engine Engine
(Non-turbo) (Non-turbo) . .

A mm L.H.
(in.)
R.H.
SPIDER CASE
(1) Install the spider assembly to the shaft
of the spline section.
(2) After applying specified grease insert
the drive shaft and apply grease one
Specified grease: Repair grease
Engine (Non-turbo)> 105
Engine (Turbo) and
(4.23 oz.)
NOTE
The grease in the repair kit be divided in. half
for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint uses special Do not mix
old and new or different types of
T.J. BOOT BAND BOOT
(LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the T.J. boot bands at the distance in order
to the of air inside the ‘boot, and tighten
the T.J. boot bands securely.
Standard value (A)
mm in.)
INSPECTION
l‘Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corro sion.
lCheck the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
l Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.
lCheck the groove inside T.J. case for wear of corro sion.
lCheck the dynamic damper for damage or cracking.
lCheck the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
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