Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual — part 468

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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2. Remove the oil drain plug to drain the oil.

NOTE: Because the oil in the oil cooler and oil filter cannot
be drained, the amount of drained oil will be approximately
5.5 dm

3

.

3. Tighten the oil drain plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 25 N

⋅ m (19 ft-lb)

4. Remove the air cleaner element, air cleaner intake duct, and

air cleaner body. (Refer to GROUP 15

− Air Cleaner

P.15-10

.)

5. Remove the oil filler plug, then fill the oil.

Brand name: Mitsubishi genuine Dia-Queen SSTF-I
Filling amount: Approximately 5.5 dm

3

(approximately

5.8 quarts)

6. Tighten the oil filler plug to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 25 N

⋅ m (19 ft-lb)

7. Install the air cleaner element, air cleaner intake duct, and

air cleaner body. (Refer to GROUP 15

− Air Cleaner

P.15-10

.)

8. Start the engine, then let it idle for 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Move the shift lever to every position, and then move it to

the P or N range.

10.Stop the engine, then perform Steps 2 to 5 again.
11.Check the oil level and oil fouling. (Refer to

P.22C-328

.) If

fouling is found, repeat Steps 2 to 5 until the fouling is
eliminated.

12.Install the engine compartment under cover front B

assembly. (Refer to GROUP 51

− Under Cover

P.51-16

.)

TRANSFER OIL CHECK

M1225008200012

Refer to GROUP 22A

− On-vehicle Service

P.22A-117

.

TRANSFER OIL CHANGE

M1225008300019

Refer to GROUP 22A

− On-vehicle Service

P.22A-117

.

AC704517AC

Oil drain plug

Centermember

AC704813AC

Oil filler plug

Transmission control
lever

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SHIFT LEVER OPERATION CHECK

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1. Check that the engine starts when the shift lever is in the N

or P range, and that the engine does not start in other
ranges.

2. Start the engine, and release the parking brake. Then, check

that the vehicle travels forward when the shift lever is in the
D range or the mode is set to the sport mode, and that the
vehicle travels backward when the shift lever is set in the R
range.

3. Stop the engine.
4. Turn ON the ignition switch, and move the shift lever from

the P to R range. Check that the back-up light becomes on
and the tone alarm sounds at this time.
NOTE: Because the misoperation preventive device is
equipped, the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P posi-
tion unless the ignition switch is turned to the position other
than LOCK (OFF) and the brake pedal is depressed.

KEY INTERLOCK MECHANISM CHECK

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1. Perform the following checks.

2. If there is a problem with above operations, install the key

interlock cable according to the procedure below. (Automatic
adjustment)

(1) Disconnect the key interlock cable connection (shift lever

side).(Refer to

P.22C-337

.)

CAUTION

Leave the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position until
the key interlock cable installation is completed.

(2) Move the shift lever to the P position, and turn the ignition

switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

AC711471

+

|

P

R

N

D

: The selector lever moves when the brake
pedal is depressed and the pull-ring is pulled
in with the ignition key in any position other
than the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

: The selector lever moves without pulling the
pull-ring.

: The selector lever moves when the pull-ring
is pulled.

AB

Inspectio
n
procedur
e

Check conditions

Items to be checked (Normal status)

1

Brake pedal:
Depressed

Ignition switch position:
LOCK (OFF) or ACC

The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
position.

2

Ignition switch position:
ON

The shift lever can be moved from the P position
to other positions smoothly.

3

Selector lever position: Other than P

The ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK (OFF) position.

4

Selector lever position: P

The ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK
(OFF) position smoothly.

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(3) Install the tip of key interlock cable to the lock cam of shift

lever assembly, using a caution not to twist the inner
cable.

(4) Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up

(unlocked).

(5) Firmly push down the lock guide to lock it.

NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is
automatically adjusted by a spring.

AC707937

AC707782

AD

Inner cable

Key interlock cable

A

Spring

Lock

Key interlock cable

Lock guide

Lock guide

View A

Lock cam

Unlock

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SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK

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SYSTEM CHECK

COMPONENTS CHECK

1. Troubleshoot the shift lever.
2. Remove the shift lever assembly. Then, check that there is

no damage to each part, and that the shift lever can be
moved to each position.(Refer to

P.22C-334

.)

3. After performing the check above, if an abnormality is found,

replace the shift lever assembly.

FLUID CHECK

M1225008700017

Refer to GROUP 27

− On-vehicle Service

P.27-29

.

BLEEDING

M1225008800014

Refer to GROUP 22A

− On-vehicle Service

P.22A-118

.

Inspe
ction
proc
edur
e

Check conditions

Items to be checked
(Normal status)

Possible cause of
abnormality

1

Release the
brake pedal.

Ignition switch
position: LOCK (OFF)
or ACC

The shift lever cannot be
moved out of the P
position.

• Shift lever assembly

abnormality (seizure,
damage, or others)

• Electrical circuit

abnormality (short circuit in
solenoid or wiring harness)

• Key interlock mechanism

abnormality

2

Depress the
brake pedal.

• Shift lever assembly

abnormality (seizure,
damage, or others)

• Key interlock mechanism

abnormality

3

Release the
brake pedal.

Ignition switch
position: ON

• Shift lever assembly

abnormality (seizure,
damage, or others)

• Electrical circuit

abnormality (short circuit in
solenoid or wiring harness)

4

Depress the
brake pedal.

The shift lever can be
moved from the P
position to other positions
smoothly.

• Shift lever assembly

abnormality (seizure,
damage, or others)

• Electrical circuit

abnormality (open circuit in
solenoid or wiring harness)