Mitsubishi Space Star. Manual — part 125

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –

Shift Lock and Key Interlock Mechanisms

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

A

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE REMOVAL

Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position, and then pull
the key interlock cable out from the ignition key cylinder.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

A

SHIFT LOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER SIDE)
INSTALLATION

1.

Provisionally install the selector lever knob, and then move
the selector lever to the “P” position and turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK (OFF)” position.

2.

Tighten the locking nut so that the end of the shift lock
cable comes above the red marking of the lock cam.

Tightening torque: 12 Nm

3.

Check the operation of the selector lever assembly.(Refer
to P.23-57.)

B

KEY INTER LOCK CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER
SIDE) INSTALLATION

1.

Install the key interlock cable on the lock cam.

2.

Install the spring and washer of the key interlock cable
as shown.

3.

While lightly pushing the cable coupling portion of the
lock cam in the direction, tighten the nut to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 12 Nm

3.

Check the operation of the selector lever assembly.(Refer
to P.23-57.)

Adjusting nut

Shift lock cable

Lock cam

Red marking

Adjusting nut

Lock cam

Key interlock cable

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –

Transmission Assembly

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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Caution
In order to prevent the insulator from being damaged, mounting locations marked by * should
be provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened when the body is supporting the full weight
of the engine.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations

Under Cover Removal and Installation

Engine Coolant Draining and Supplying

Transmission Fluid Draining and Filling
(Refer to P.23-42.)

Engine Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 11A – Camshaft and Camshaft Oil Seal.)

Air Cleaner Removal and Installation

Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)

Front Wheel Alegnment Check And Adjustment
<Post-Installation only>

90 Nm*

67 Nm

12 Nm

48 Nm

30 Nm

6

7

5

12

3

1

4

2

8

9

10

15

16

14

11

Removal steps

1. Inhibitor switch connector
2. A/T control solenoid valve

assembly connector

3. Air flow sensor connector
4. Input shaft speed sensor connector
5. Output shaft speed sensor

connector

6. Vehicle speed sensor connector
7. Engine coolant temperature sensor

connector

8. Engine coolant temperature gauge

unit connector

9. Detonation sensor connector

10. Transmission control cable

connection

11. Transmission oil cooler tube

A

12. Starter mortar

B

13. Transmission assembly upper part

coupling bolts

C

14. Transmission mount bracket

assembly

B

15. Transmission mount stopper
16. Transmission mount

D

Engine assembly supporting

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –

Transmission Assembly

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50 Nm

90 Nm

25 Nm

55 Nm*

69 Nm

55 Nm*

69 Nm

23

24

26

25

22

27

28

18

20

19

17

21

7 Nm

216 – 255 Nm

29 Nm

Lifting up of the vehicle

17. Brake hose clamp
18. Drive shaft nut

E

19. Tie rod end connection
20. Lower arm ball joint connection

A

21. Stabilizer bar connection
22. Centermember assembly

F

23. Drive shaft <L.H.> connection

24. Bearing bracket cap
25. Drive shaft <R.H.> connection
26. Cover
27. Transmission assembly lower part

coupling bolts

28. Transmission assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

A

STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL

Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still
connected and secure it inside the engine compartment.

B

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL

Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the
oil line connection, and fix it to the vehicle chassis.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –

Transmission Assembly

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C

TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

Jack up the transmission assembly gently with a garage jack,
and then remove the transmission mount bracket.

D

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING

Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine
assembly.

E

TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION

Caution
1.

Loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball
joint. Otherwise ball joint thread will be damaged.

2.

The special tool should be suspended by a cord to
prevent it from coming off.

F

DRIVE SHAFT <L.H.> REMOVAL

1.

Remove the drive shaft with the hub and knuckle, etc.,
still attached.

2.

Suspend the removed drive shaft inside the wheel housing
with wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the
joints.

MB991453

MZ203827

MB991113 or
MB990635

Cord

Ball joint

Nut