Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 297

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T

1991 Mitsubishi Montero

1990-91 Manual Transmission Servicing

Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Pickup, Precis, Sigma

IDENTIFICATION

1990 MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS TABLE

Model Transmission

Eclipse

1.8L SOHC . . 5-Speed - Model F5M22 Transaxle

1.8L DOHC . . 5-Speed - Model F5M22 Transaxle

2.0L DOHC

Turbo . . 5-Speed - Model F5M33 Transaxle

Galant . . . 5-Speed - Model KM206 Transaxle

Mirage

1.5L . . . 5-Speed - Model KM201 Transaxle

1.6L . . . 5-Speed - Model KM210 Transaxle

Montero

2.6L . . . . ... 5-Speed - Model KM145

3.0L . . . . ... 5-Speed - Model V5MT1

Pickup

2WD . . . . . 5-Speed - Model KM132

4WD . . . . . 5-Speed - Model KM145

Precis . . . 4-Speed - Model KM161 Transaxle

5-Speed - Model KM163 Transaxle

Sigma . . .. 5-Speed - Model KM210 Transaxle

1991 MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS TABLE

Model Transmission

Eclipse

2.0L . . . ... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M22)

2.0L (Turbo) . ... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)

Galant

2WD . . . . 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M22)

AWD

DOHC . . . . 5-Speed Transaxle (W5M31)

DOHC (Turbo) . . 5-Speed Transaxle (W5M33)

Mirage

1.5L . . . ... 4-Speed Transaxle (F4M21)

5-Speed Transaxle (F5M21)

1.6L . . . ... 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M22)

Montero . . ... 5-Speed Transmission (V5MT1)

Pickup

2WD . . . . 5-Speed Transmission (R5M21)

4WD . . . . 5-Speed Transmission (V5MT1)

Precis . . . ... 4-Speed Transaxle (KM200)

5-Speed Transaxle (KM201)

3000GT

2WD . . . . 5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)

AWD . . . . 5-Speed Transaxle (W5MG1)

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 service conditions.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION

Lubricant level is checked 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 reach to bottom of fill hole.

On 3000GT models, transfer case contains separate drain and

fill plugs. Lubricant should be .5" (13 mm) from bottom of fill hole.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

Use API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-85 gear oil.

FLUID CAPACITY SPECS TABLE

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES TABLE

Application Pts. (L)

Eclipse

F5M22 . . . . . . . .. 3.8 (1.8)

F5M33 . . . . . . . .. 4.7 (2.2)

Galant . . . . . . . ... 3.8 (1.8)

Mirage

KM201 . . . . . . . .. 3.8 (1.8)

KM210 . . . . . . . .. 4.4 (2.0)

Montero

2.6L . . . . . . . ... 4.7 (2.2)

3.0L . . . . . . . ... 5.3 (2.6)

Pickup

2WD . . . . . . . . 4.9 (2.4)

4WD . . . . . . . . 4.7 (2.2)

Precis . . . . . . . ... 4.4 (2.0)

Sigma . . . . . . . . 5.2 (2.5)

1991 TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

Application Pts. (L)

Mirage (1.5L)

F4M21 . . . . . . . . ... 3.6 (1.7)

F5M21 . . . . . . . . ... 3.8 (1.8)

Eclipse, Galant (2WD) & Mirage (1.6L) . . 3.8 (1.8)

Eclipse (Turbo) & 3000GT (2WD) . . . 4.9 (2.3)

Galant (AWD) . . . . . . . .. 4.9 (2.3)

Montero & Pickup . . . . . . .. 5.2 (2.5)

Pickup . . . . . . . . . 4.9 (2.3)

Pickup . . . . . . . . . 4.6 (2.2)

Precis

KM200 . . . . . . . . ... 3.6 (1.7)

KM201 . . . . . . . . ... 3.8 (1.8)

3000GT (AWD) . . . . . . . .. 5.0 (2.4)

TRANSFER CASE REFILL CAPACITIES TABLE

Application Pts. (L)

Eclipse . . . . . . . .. 1.5 (0.7)

Montero & Pickup . . . . . . 4.7 (2.2)

Eclipse . . . . . . . .. 1.5 (0.7)

Galant . . . . . . . ... 1.3 (0.6)

Montero & Pickup . . . . . . 4.6 (2.2)

3000GT . . . . . . . . . .6 (.3)

SELECT CABLE ADJUST

GALANT, MIRAGE & SIGMA

1) With transaxle select lever in Neutral, move gearshift

lever into 4th gear. It may be necessary to depress clutch pedal.

2) Loosen selector cable adjuster nuts (inside of vehicle).

See Fig. 2. With select lever in Neutral, adjust select cable end

until eye fits easily over select lever pin. Tighten adjuster nuts.

SHIFT CABLE & GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUST

GALANT, MIRAGE & SIGMA

1) With transaxle select lever in Neutral, move gearshift

lever into 4th gear. It may be necessary to depress clutch pedal.

2) Loosen shift cable adjuster nuts (inside of vehicle) and

disconnect cable end from shift lever pin. Tilt gearshift lever into

4th gear position until it touches stopper. See Fig. 3. Hold lever in

this position and adjust shift lever cable so cable aligns with shift

lever pin.

3) Move shift lever between 3rd, Neutral and 4th gear

positions. Shift lever-to-stopper clearances should be equal on both

sides of lever. See Fig. 3. If clearances "A" and "B" are not equal,

readjust shift cable. Road test vehicle to ensure proper adjustment

and smooth shifting.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Drain Plug & Filler Plug

Eclipse, Galant & Mirage . . . . 22-25 (30-34)

Montero, Pickup . . . . . . 22-25 (30-34)

4WD 3.0L . . . . . . . 40-61 (54-83)

Precis & 3000GT . . . . . . . . ( 1)

(1) - Information is not available from manufacturer.

Fig. 1: Typical Transaxle Control Cable

Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Select Cable

Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.