Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 341

position. Loosen adjusting nut on control cable. See Fig. 3. Gently

pull control cable from dust cover. Make sure shift lever is still in

Neutral. Tighten adjusting nut. Check transmission operation through

all ranges. Readjust control cable if necessary.

Fig. 3: Adjusting Shift Linkage (Montero)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE

Eclipse & Galant

To adjust shift lever sleeve, remove shift handle on top of

shift lever. With lever in Neutral, turn sleeve so distance between

sleeve and lever end is within specification. See

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION table. See Fig. 4. Ensure

beveled side of sleeve faces toward push button (if equipped).

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION

Application Clearance In. (mm)

Eclipse & Galant . . . . . . . ... .62-.64 (15.7-16.3)

Fig. 4: Adjusting Shift Lever Sleeve (Eclipse & Galant)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH

All Models

Neutral safety switch is adjusted along with shift linkage.

See SHIFT LINKAGE.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Drain Plug

Transaxle/Transmission

Except Montero . . . . . . . . ... 22-25 (30-35)

Montero . . . . . . . . . . .. 13-17 (18-24)

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (32)

Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 (23)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Kickdown Servo Lock Nut . . . . . . . . ... 121 (29)

Oil Filter/Screen Bolt

Except Montero . . . . . . . . ... 48-60 (5.4-6.8)

Montero . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 (6.9)

Oil Pan Bolt

Except Montero . . . . . . . . . 84-108 (9.5-12.2)

Montero . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 (7.8)

Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Except Montero) . . . 97 (11)

Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Montero) . . . ... 115 (13)

Transmission Control Cable Adjusting Nut . . . . ... 115 (13)

Valve Body Cover . . . . . . . . . . ... 97 (11)

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING

Mitsubishi Manual Transmission

Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT

IDENTIFICATION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

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)

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