transmission oil MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Repair Manual

Lubrication and
GENERAL Lubricants and Lubricant Capacities Table
Use of fuels containing alcohol is not recommended
unless the nature of the blend can be determined
as being satisfactory.
Gasohol
A mixture of 10% ethanol (grain alcohol)
and 90% unleaded gasoline may be used in your
car.
If problems are experienced as a result
of using gasohol, it is recommended that the car
be operated on gasoline.
Methanol Do not use gasolines containing
methanol (wood alcohol). Use of this type of alcohol
can result in vehicle performance deterioration and
damage critical parts in the fuel system compo-
nents. Fuel system damage and performance prob-
lems, resulting from the use of gasolines containin g
methanol, may not be covered by the new car war-
ranty.
Gasolines containing
Ether)
Unleaded gasoline containing 15% or
may be used in car. Fuel containing MTBE
over 15% vol. may cause reduced engine perfor-
mance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
MATERIALS
TO FUEL
Indiscriminate use of fuel system -cleaning’
should be avoided. Many of these materials in-
tended for gum and varnish removal
highly active solvents or similar ingredients that
can be harmful to gasket and diaphragm materials
used in fuel system component
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Items
Engine
Recommended lubricants
Engine oil displaying EOLCS certification mark or c onforming
to the API classification SH or (For
details, refer to section)
Manual transaxle Engine (Non-turbo) TEXACO MTX FLUID FM I
Engine (Turbo) and API classification SAE or
Engine,
Automatic transaxle DIAMOND ATF SP or equivalent
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Transfer API classification SAE or
Differential (rear axle)API classification or higher
Above SAE
From to
SAE
Below SAE
Power steering
Brake and clutch Automatic transmission fluid
Conforming to or
Engine coolant LONG-LIFE COOLANT (Part or
High quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze I

GENERALMaintenance Service
5.Add 3.8 (4.0 qts.) of the specified transmission fluid
through the filler tube.
Specified fluid:DIAMOND ATF SP IIor equivalent
6. Start the engine and allow it to run at idle for at least
one minute. Then, with parking and service brake ap plied,
move the selector lever momentarily to each positio n,
ending in the park or neutral position.
7.Add sufficient fluid to bring to’ inch below the
ADD mark.
8.Recheck fluid level after is normal operating
temperature. The level should be in the HOT region.
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
Drain the fluid and check whether there is any evid ence of
contamination.
Refill with new fluid after the cause of any contam ination
has been corrected.
1. Remove drain plugs to let fluid drain.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3.Check the oil filter for clogging and damage and re place
if necessary.
4. Clean the inside of oil pan and magnets.
5. Attach the magnets to the concave part of the oi l pan.
6. Clean both gasket surfaces of transaxle case and oil
7. oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts.
Oil pan bolt: 11 Nm (8.0
8. Tighten drain plug with gasket to specified torq ue.
Specified torque:
Engine (Turbo)>
(A) 39Nm (29
(B) 29-34 Nm (22-25
Engine>
(A) 39Nm (29
(B) 39 Nm (29
9.Fill new ATF up to the COLD mark on the dipstick.
Transmission fluid:
DIAMOND ATF SP IIor equivalent
10. Start engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes.
Then, with parking brake on, move selector lever mo men-
tarily to each position, ending in “N” Neutral
11. Check if ATF is filled up to the HOT mark on the dipstick.
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MANUAL OVERHAUL
Transaxle
Oil seal
OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Install the oil seal flange part so hole
faces the bottom of the transaxle.
Caution
Apply transmission oil to the oil lip
,
,
,
I N S T A L L A T I O N
(1) Place two pieces of solder measuring about
in.) in length and 3 mm in.) in at illustrated
locations on the transaxle and install each outer
(2) Place two of solder measuring about mm
in.) in length and 3 mm 2 in,) in diameter on the beanng
outer race as shown in .
(3) install the transaxle case
bolts to the
specified torque.
(4) Remove the transaxle case and remove the
(5) Measure the thickness of the a mi-
crometer and select and install a- spacer of. thick ness
gives standard preload end play.
Standard value:
Front output shaft
m m in.)
Front differential case
mm
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL,.
Case“ , ,
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SPACER
(1) Use the existing spacer assemble the transfer case.
(2) Using the special
that the rotating
drive torque is within the standard value.
Standard value:
(3) If the rotating drive torque is outside of the stan dard value,
adjust using adjusting spacers.
NOTE
For adjustment, use two spacers of which thickness is
as close as possible to each other.
O-RING INSTALLATION .Caution
Apply transmission oil to
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (TURBO) AND ENGINE> On-vehicle Service
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1. Drain out the automatic transmission fluid.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the oil temperature sensor.
5.Press the solenoid valve harness grommet and connec tor
into the transaxle case.
6.Press the catches of the solenoid valve harness grommets
and pass the connector through the case hole.
7.Remove the valve body assembly. The manual
come out, so be careful not to drop it.
valve can

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE AND Transaxle
Pry barTransaxle
S H A F T R E M O V A L
(1) a pry bar between the transaxle case drive
shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.
Caution
1.Use a pry bar to remove the shaft from the
B.J. assembly, or the may be dam-
aged. .
2.Do not insert the pry bar oil
may be damaged.
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Use the special tool as a cover not fo let foreign
get into the transaxle case.
DRIVE SHAFT WITH INNER SHAFT
DISCONNECTION
(1) Lightly tap the center bracket with ham-
mer or similar tool to remove
shaft from the
transaxle.
(2) Suspend the removed. drive shaft with inner sha ft
wire so that‘there are no sharp bends in any of the
(3) Use the special a cover not to let foreign objects
g e t i n t o t h e t r a n s a x l e
Transmission jack
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CONNECTING’ BOLTS/TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS/TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
(1)Use a transmission jack to support the transaxle as sembly.
Caution
Support the transaxle case side, not pan.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ENGINE (NON -TURBO )> Troubleshooting
Code Diagnostic item
61Inadequate element volume: 2-4
62Inadequate element volume: OD
73Worn out/burnt transmission fluid
74Calculated oil temperature in use
Limp-in
No
No
No
No
R e f e r e n c e
Code Scan toolInternal control module Probable cause
No.11, 13,
General scan tool
TCM malfunction may be present. l
Malfunction of TCM
l Replace TCM
Code Scan tool 12
No.
Battery power was disconnected Probable cause
General scan tool since last power down
Battery disconnected or first installation.
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Battery disconnected
A battery-backed RAM is used to maintain some learn ed values. When the battery isl(After securely connecting the battery, use the
disconnected, this memory is lost. When the battery is connected, this memory loss scan tool to erase the DTC.)
by the controller. The code is set and the learned values are initialized to known constants.
This results in the
of some parameters.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> Troubleshooting
Code Scan tool 33Hydraulicpressureswitch:
No.General scan tool
Pressure switch falls to respond within specified t ime for given temperature range.
l Low/high fluid level in transaxle Malfunction Internal transaxle problem
,l Carry out the inspection procedure for code No. 31. (Refertol Carry out the inspection procedure for code No. 32. (Refer
to
Code Scan tool 35 Check level . Probable cause No.General scan tool
No pressure is present for any element.l fluid level in l
Malfunction of oil filter
l Missing O-ring
l Malfunction of transmission fluid cooler
Code Scan tool 38
Fault immediately after a shift Probable cause
No.General scan tool
Fault happened within 1.3 second of a shift (This code is not stored alone. It if
a speed error (codes through 58) is detected immediately after a l Internal transaxle problem
(Refer to Speed errors) I
Code
Scan tool 37 Solenoid switch valve latched in
No.General scan tool the LU position
Three unsuccessful attempts shift gear.
Probable
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Internal transaxle problemlRefer to Inspection for diagnostic trouble
code. (Internal transaxle problem
Lock-up control out of rangeProbable cause
Electronically Modulated Converter Clutch (EMCC) op eration is inhibitedl L o w / h i g h f l u i d l e v e l i n I n t e r n a l p r o b l e m
checkNGI -..< .
l - Measure the torque converter clutch offcontrol valves.
l‘Use the scan tool to erase diagnostic troublecodes.l Drive the vehicle in overdrive until it is fully
warmed up.
lDrive in gear overdrive for a minimum of10 seconds.NOTEl The vehicle speed must be greater than 80 (50 mph).lThrottle must be open greater than 6 degrees.
Standard value: Less than 69 (10 psi)
ROAD TESTOK: Code 38 set. Check the transmission fluid level.OK
NG Repair
Replacethetorqueconverterandtransmissionfluid
cooler.
Possible cause:lInternal transaxle failure. (Refer to
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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
OVERHAUL General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Precautions to be taken when disassembling and the
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Because the automatic transaxle is composed of component parts high degree of
precision, these parts should be very carefully han dled during disassembly andassembly so as not
to scar or scratch them.
A rubber mat should be placed on the workbench, it should kept clean.
During disassembly, cloth gloves or shop towels sho uld not be used. If
items must be used,
either use articles made of nylon, or use paper tow els.
All disassembled parts must be thoroughly cleaned.
Metal parts may be cleaned with ordinary detergents , but must be thoroughly air dried.
Clean the clutch disc, resin thrust plate and rubber parts by using transmission fluid),
being very careful that dust, dirt, etc. do not adhere to them.
Do not reuse gaskets, oil seals, or rubber parts.
Replace such parts with new ones at every reassembl y. The’ O-ring of the oil level gauge need not
be replaced.
Do not use grease other than petrolatum jelly.
Apply ATF to friction components, rotating parts, a nd sliding parts before installation.
A new clutch disc should be immersed in ATF for at least two hours before installation.
Do not apply sealer or adhesive to gaskets.
When a bushing
be replaced, replace the assembly in which incorporated.
If the transaxle main unit is damaged, also disasse mble and clean the cooler system.
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