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ASSEMBLY


Never reuse the gasket, O-rings, oil seals, etc. Always replace with new ones when assembling.
Never use grease other than blue petroleum jelly and white Vaseline.
Apply ATF to friction components, rotating parts, and sliding parts before installation. Immerse a new clutch disc or brake disc in ATF for at least two hours before assembling them.
Never apply sealant or adhesive to gaskets.
When replacing a bushing, replace the assembly which it belongs to.
During the work, always use bare hands or vinyl gloves. Do not use cotton gloves. Use nylon cloth or paper towels when necessary. Do not use shop towels.
Change the oil in the cooler system.


Never reuse a gasket.
1.Install a new gasket and output shaft support.
2.Tighten the eight output shaft support mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 23 ± 3 N·m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)

Make sure the thrust bearing is mounted in the correct direction.

3.Install the bearing retainer and thrust bearing number 13 onto the output shaft.


SYMBOL O.D. mm (in) I.D. mm (in) THICKNESS
mm (in)
PART NUMBER
NO.1 48.9 (1.93) 37 (1.46) 1.4 (0.055) MD723063
1.6 (0.063) MD707267
1.8 (0.071) MD723064
2.0 (0.079) MD707268
2.2 (0.087) MD723065
2.4 (0.094) MD724358
2.6 (0.102) MD754798
NO.2 59 (2.32) 37 (1.46) 2.8 (0.110) MR305718
NO.3 57 (2.24) 38.5 (1.52) 4.12 (0.162) MD758556
NO.4 57 (2.24) 38.5 (1.52) 4.12 (0.162) MD758556
NO.5 55.4 (2.18) 38.5 (1.52) 3.3 (0.130) MD761683
NO.6 57 (2.24) 38.5 (1.52) 4.12 (0.162) MD758556
NO.7 70 (2.76) 48.8 (1.92) 4.0 (0.157) MR222902
NO.8 73 (2.87) 60 (2.36) 1.6 (0.063) MR276705
1.8 (0.071) MR276706
2.0 (0.079) MR276707
2.2 (0.087) MR276708
2.4 (0.094) MR276709
NO.9 71.4 (2.81) 57 (2.24) 2.78 (0.109) MR276587
NO.10 71.9 (2.83) 48 (1.89) 4.6 (0.181) MR263281
NO.11 54.1 (2.13) 34.7 (1.47) 3.98 (0.157) MR967353
NO.12 57 (2.24) 38.5 (1.52) 4.12 (0.162) MR967354
NO.13 58 (2.28) 37.5 (1.48) 4.8 (0.189) MD758555


4.Install new seal rings (two large pieces and two small pieces) onto the output shaft.
5.Install the output shaft into the output shaft support.

Make sure thrust bearing number 12 is mounted in the correct direction.

6.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 12, and then install on the front end of the output shaft.

7.Install the underdrive clutch.

8.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 11, and then install on the front end of the underdrive clutch retainer.

Make sure thrust bearing number 11 is mounted in the correct direction.

9.Install the underdrive clutch hub.

10.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 10, and then install it on the underdrive clutch hub.

Make sure thrust bearing number 10 is mounted in the correct direction.

11.Install the output flange.

12.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 9, and then install on the output flange.

Make sure thrust bearing number 9 is mounted in the correct direction.

Measure and record the thickness of the thrust race number 8 to be assembled.
13.Apply Vaseline or blue petroleum jelly on the thrust race number 8 being used, and then install it on the rear side of the center support.

Install the center support so that the oil holes shown in the illustration face the lower side of the transmission case.
Make sure that the thrust race number 8 attached to the rear side of the center support does not fall off.
14.Install the center support.

15.Remove the two output shaft support mounting bolts.
16.Using the two removed bolts, install special tool MB991603 to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 23 ± 3 N·m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)

17.Select the thrust race number 8 with the following procedure:
(1)Fix a dial gauge to special tool MB991603.
(2)Push the output shaft, and the output flange in alternately, and then measure the end play of output shaft.
NOTE:
When pushing the output shaft in, take care that the center support does not move.

When pushing the output flange in, use the special tool MB998304.

(3)Reinstall by selecting the thrust race number 8 installed by the procedure (13) so that the end play of output shaft becomes the standard value.
NOTE: Refer to the thickness recorded in step 13.
Standard value: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 inch)
(4)Measure the end play again, and confirm that it is within the standard value.
NOTE: Carry this step out with special tool MB991603 and dial gauge installed.
18.Using the following steps, select the snap ring for fixing the center support.

(1)Install the snap ring used for fixing the center support used.

(2)After pushing the output shaft, and the center support in alternately, and then measure the end play of center support.
NOTE: When pushing the output shaft in, be sure to push them in to the point where the center support touches the snap ring.

(3)Select the snap ring for fixing the center support installed in step 18 (1) so that the end play of the center support is at the standard value. Then, reassemble.
Standard value: 0 - 0.16 mm (0 - 0.0063 inch)
(4)Measure the end play again, and confirm that it is within the standard value.

19.Using the following steps, select the snap ring for adjusting the brake reaction plate end play and second brake end play, and the pressure plate for adjusting the low/reverse brake end play.
(1)Install the wave spring onto the low/reverse brake piston.

(2)Install special tool MB991632 onto the position shown in the illustration instead of the pressure plate for the low/reverse brake. Install the six brake disc, five brake plate and snap ring.

Pay close attention to the assembly direction of the reaction plate.
(3)Install the reaction plate and snap ring that was used.
(4)Install a dial gauge onto special tool (MD998913) so that the end contacts the brake reaction plate. Measure the end play by moving special tool MB991632.
(5)Select the snap ring installed in step 19 (3) so that the end play is within the standard value. Then, reassemble.
Standard value: 0 - 0.16 mm (0 - 0.0063 inch)
(6)Measure the end play again, and confirm that it is within the standard value.

Pay close attention to the shape and assembly direction of the brake plate A installation.
(7)Next, install special tool MB991632 instead of the pressure plate for the second brake. Install the four brake discs and three brake plates.
(8)Install the return spring, second brake and snap ring.

(9)Install a dial gauge onto special tool MD998913 so the end contacts the special tool. Move special tool MB991632 and measure the moving amount. Select a pressure plate with a thickness that corresponds to the measured moving amount from the following table.
Standard value: 1.49 - 1.95 mm (0.0587 - 0.0768 inch)


(10)


MOVING AMOUNT mm (in) PRESSURE PLATE
THICKNESS
mm (in)
ID SYMBOLID SYMBOL ID SYMBOL
1.2 or more - less than 1.4 (0.047 or more - less than 0.055) 1.6 (0.063) F MR336390
1.4 or more - less than 1.6 (0.055 or more - less than 0.063) 1.8 (0.071) E MR336391
1.6 or more - less than 1.8 (0.063 or more - less than 0.071) 2.0 (0.079) D MR336392
1.8 or more - less than 2.0 (0.071 or more - less than 0.079) 2.2 (0.087) C MR336393
2.0 or more - less than 2.2 (0.079 or more - less than 0.087) 2.4 (0.094) B MR336394
2.2 or more - less than 2.4 (0.087 or more - less than 0.094) 2.6 (0.102) A MR336395
2.4 or more - less than 2.6 (0.094 or more - less than 0.102) 2.8 (0.110) 0 MR336396
2.6 or more - less than 2.8 (0.102 or more - less than 0.110) 3.0 (0.118) 1 MR336397


(11)Remove the snap ring, second brake, return spring and special tool MB991632 installed in step (8).
(12)Install the pressure plate selected in step (9), and install the return spring, second brake and snap ring again.


(13)Install a dial gauge onto special tool MD998913 so the end contacts the special tool. Move special tool MB991632 and measure the moving amount. Select a pressure plate with a thickness that corresponds to the measured moving amount from the following table.
End play standard value (reference):
1.65 - 2.11 mm (0.0650 - 0.0831 inch)


PRESSURE PLATE FOR LOW/REVERSE BRAKE


MOVING AMOUNT mm (in) PRESSURE PLATE
FOR 3.5L ENGINE THICKNESS mm (in) ID SYMBOL PART NO.
1.5 or more - less than 1.7 (0.059 or more - less than 0.067) 1.8 (0.071) E MD759425
1.7 or more - less than 1.9 (0.067 or more - less than 0.075) 2.0 (0.079) D MD759426
1.9 or more - less than 2.1 (0.075 or more - less than 0.083) 2.2 (0.087) C MD759427
2.1 or more - less than 2.3 (0.083 or more - less than 0.091) 2.4 (0.094) B MD759428
2.3 or more - less than 2.5 (0.091 or more - less than 0.098) 2.6 (0.102) A MD759429
2.5 or more - less than 2.7 (0.098 or more - less than 0.106) 2.8 (0.110) 0 MD759430
2.7 or more - less than 2.9 (0.106 or more - less than 0.114) 3.0 (0.118) 1 MD759431


(14)Remove the parts installed in steps 19 (1) to (12).


Make sure thrust bearing number 7 is mounted in the correct direction.
20.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 7, and then install on the rear side of the low/reverse annulus gear.


Make sure that thrust bearing number 7 attached to the rear side of the low/reverse annulus gear does not fall off.
21.Install the low/reverse annulus gear.

22.Install the reverse sun gear.

23.Install the wave spring to the low/reverse brake piston.

24.Install the pressure plate, six brake disc and five brake plate selected in step 19 (12).

25.Install the snap ring.

Make sure the reaction plate in the proper direction.
26.Install the reaction plate.

27.Install the snap ring selected in step 19 (5).

Make sure the brake plate (reaction plate side) is installed in the proper direction.
28.Install the brake disc, brake plate and pressure plate selected in step 19 (9).

Install the return spring end coil side so that it faces the back of the transmission. (Only for one side end coil type)

29.Install the return spring and second brake.

30.Install the snap ring.

Make sure thrust bearing number 4 is installed in the proper direction.

31.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 4, and then install on the reverse sun gear.

Make sure thrust bearing number 3 is mounted in the correct direction.

32.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 3, and then install on the overdrive clutch hub.
33.Install the overdrive clutch hub.

Make sure thrust bearing number 2 is mounted in the correct direction.

34.Install the reverse and overdrive clutch.
35.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust bearing number 2, and then install on the reverse and overdrive clutch.

36.Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly on the thrust race number 1 being used, and then install on the oil pump.

Never reuse a gasket.
37.Install special tools MD998412 at the position shown in the illustration, and using this as a guide, install the oil pump and gasket.
38.Tighten the ten oil pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 23 ± 3 N·m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)

39.Using special tool MD998316, set a dial gauge as shown in the illustration. Measure the end play of the input shaft, and select the thrust race installed in step 36 so that the end play is at the standard value. Then, reassemble.
Standard value: 0.25 - 0.81 mm (0.0098 - 0.0319 inch)
40.Measure the end play again, and confirm that it is within the standard value.

Evenly squeeze out the sealant so that it is not insufficient or excessive.
41.Apply the sealant MITSUBISHI genuine sealant part number MR166584 or equivalent on the converter housing.

42.Install the converter housing.
43.Tighten the eight converter housing mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 48 ± 6 N·m (35 ± 4 ft-lb)

44.Install the parking roller rod to the detent lever.

45.Install two new O-rings to the manual control shaft, and assemble onto the transmission case together with the detent lever and parking roller rod.

46.Install the pin.

47.Hammer in so that the slit section of the spring valve is perpendicular to the axial direction of the manual control shaft.

48.Install a new seal ring onto each accumulator piston.
49.Install each accumulator piston and spring.
NOTE: Identification colors are applied on the spring as shown below. Assemble following this table.
NOTE: Install the accumulator pistons to the original positions following the identification tags attached when removed.

NO. NAME IDENTIFICATION PAINT APPLICATION POSITION
1 For overdrive clutch None
2 For second brake Inner Applied on all surfaces including both ends
Outer Applied on half of surface including both ends
3 For low/reverse brake Inner Applied on half of surface including both ends
Outer Applied on entire surface of one side
4 For underdrive clutch Inner Applied on half of surface including both ends
Outer Applied on half of surface including both ends



Pay close attention to the installation direction of the oil seal.
50.Install the oil strainer and two new oil seals. Install the oil seals so that the notched section is oriented as shown in the illustration.

51.Install the solenoid valve harness, and then secure the snap ring into connector groove.
NOTE: Install the harness so that it is oriented as shown in the illustration.

52.Install the new O-ring into the transmission case at the position shown in the illustration.

53.Install the valve body while inserting the manual valve pin into the detent lever groove.

54.Tighten the twenty valve body mounting bolts to the specified torque.

BOLT LENGTH mm (in)
A 25 (1.0)
B 30 (1.2)
C 40 (1.6)
D 45 (1.8)
E 55 (2.2)


Specified torque: 11 ± 1 N·m (97 ± 9 in-lb)


55.Install the oil temperature sensor.

56.Connect the connector to the valve body.

57.Install the detent spring.
58.Tighten the detent spring mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 5.9 ± 1 N·m (52 ± 9 in-lb)

59.Install the oil filter and a new O-ring.

60.Install the magnet.

Evenly squeeze out the sealant so that it is not insufficient or excessive.
61.Apply the sealant MITSUBISHI genuine sealant part number MR166584 or equivalent on the oil pan.

62.Install the oil pan.
63.Tighten the oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 11 ± 1 N·m (97 ± 9 in-lb)

Install the parking gear so that the side without the spline cut faces the transmission side.
Heat the parking gear to 160 - 180 °C (320 - 356 °F) and shrink fit up to the stepped section of the output shaft. (Only the type with three identification grooves.) Do not heat for longer than necessary at this time.
64.Install the parking gear and snap ring.

65.Install the park/neutral position switch and manual control lever.

66.Install the output shaft speed sensor.

67.Install the input shaft speed sensor.