Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 45

AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

1997-98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

Mitsubishi Shift Lock Systems

Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,

3000GT

DESCRIPTION

Shift interlock system inhibits shift selector lever movement

from "P" to drive ranges unless brake pedal is depressed. Key

interlock system prevents ignition switch turning to LOCK position

unless shift selector lever is in "P" position.

TESTING

KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

1) With ignition switch in LOCK position and brake pedal

depressed, ensure selector lever cannot be moved from "P" to any other

position. Ensure selector lever button cannot be pushed. With ignition

switch in ACC position, brake pedal depressed and selector lever

button pushed, ensure selector lever can be moved from "P" position to

any other position. Ensure selector lever moves smoothly.

2) Ensure ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK position at

all selector lever positions other than "P". Ensure ignition key turns

smoothly to LOCK position when selector lever is set to "P" and

selector lever button is released. If key interlock system is not as

specified, adjust key interlock cable. See KEY INTERLOCK CABLE under

ADJUSTMENTS.

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM

1) With ignition switch in ACC position, brake pedal released

and selector lever button pushed, ensure selector lever cannot be

moved from "P" to any other position. With ignition switch in ACC

position, brake pedal depressed and selector lever button pushed,

ensure selector lever can be moved from "P" position to any other

position.

2) With selector lever in "R" position, ignition switch in

ACC position, brake pedal released and selector button pushed, ensure

selector lever can be moved from "R" to "P" position. If shift lock

system is not as specified, adjust shift lock cable. See SHIFT LOCK

CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE

3000GT

Remove front console assembly. Move selector lever to "P".

Loosen nut securing key interlock cable. Gently press lock cam "A"

down while pushing cable to take up slack. See Fig. 1. Tighten nut to

specifications to secure cable. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Fig. 1: Adjusting Key Interlock Cable (3000GT)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Except 3000GT

Remove front console assembly. Move selector lever to "P".

Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Loosen nut securing key

interlock cable. See Fig. 2. Gently push lock cam until pin stops in

direction of arrow. Tighten nut to specifications to secure cable. See

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install front console assembly.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Key Interlock Cable (Except 3000GT)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

SHIFT LOCK CABLE

3000GT

Remove front console assembly. Move selector lever to "P".

Loosen nuts securing shift lock cable and remove washer and cotter pin

at cable end. Turn lock cam counterclockwise to move set lever upward.

Fit cutout in set lever on pin of lock cam "B". Gently press set lever

down while pushing cable to take up slack. See Fig. 3. Tighten nut to

specifications to secure cable. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure that

cable end contacts pin on lock cam, then install washer and cotter

pin.

Fig. 3: Adjusting Shift Lock Cable (3000GT)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Except 3000GT

Remove front console assembly. Move selector lever to "P".

Loosen nuts securing shift lock cable. See Fig. 4. Adjust shift lock

cable so end of cable (Red mark) sits between lobe of lock cam, then

tighten nut to specifications to secure cable. See TORQUE

SPECIFICATIONS. Install front console assembly.

Fig. 4: Adjusting Shift Lock Cable (Except 3000GT)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Shift Lock Cable-To-Shift Console Assembly

3000GT . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 89 (10)

Diamante, Eclipse & Galant . . . . . . . .. 106 (12)

Montero & Montero Sport . . . . . . . . ... 44 (5)

Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 (13)

Key Interlock Cable-To-Shift Console Assembly

3000GT . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 89 (10)

Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Montero & Montero Sport . .. 106 (12)

Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 115 (13)