Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 370

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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<<D>> CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING 
DISCONNECTION

AC707417

AC707946AC

A

B

Wedge collar

Release bearing

Service 
hole cover

Release 
fork

1. Remove the service hole cover of the clutch housing part.

CAUTION

• Do not insert the flat-tipped screwdriver before moving 

the release fork toward direction A.

• Do not mistakenly insert a flat-tipped screwdriver 

between the wedge collar and the wave spring.

2. Move the release fork slightly toward direction A with hand, 

and while holding the release fork, insert a flat-tipped 
screwdriver between the release bearing and the wedge 
collar.

CAUTION

If the flat-tipped screwdriver cannot be turned easily 
(release bearing cannot be disengaged), remove the screw 
driver, and move the release fork toward direction A for 
two or three times. Then, repeat the procedure. If the 
screwdriver is turned forcibly, the release bearing may be 
damaged.
3. (Disconnect the release bearing from the wedge collar by 

twisting the flat-tipped screw driver slightly (twist the handle 
90

° ).

NOTE: When the release bearing is disconnected, the 
release fork moves to the direction B by the return spring.

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<<E>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART 
MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL

Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly 
(do not remove).

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<<F>>TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET 
INSTALLATION

1. Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece 

of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle 
assembly.

2. Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle 

assembly weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting 
insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.

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<<G>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT

AC706007AC

MB992201

Thermostat case

1. Remove the vacuum pipe assembly (refer to GROUP 14 

− 

Water Hose and Water Pipe 

P.14-26

), and install the engine 

hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), then tighten the 
bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 11 

± 1 N⋅ m (8 ± 1 ft-lb)

2. <When engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used>

(1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). 

(Set following parts to the base hanger.)

• Slide bracket (HI)

• Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)

• Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)

AC704730AC

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(2) Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the 
slide bracket (HI).

AC706008AE

MB991928

MB992201

MB991930

MB991932

(3) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: 

MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle 
assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the 
transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have 
been loosened previously.

3. <Engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) is 

used>

AC704730AC

(1) Set the feet of the engine mechanical hanger (special tool 

MB991895) as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Slide the front foot of the engine mechanical 
hanger (Special tool: MB991895) to balance the engine 
hanger.

AC706009 AD

MB991895

MB992201

(2) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: 

MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle 
assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the 
transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have 
been loosened previously.

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

AC707775AC

Input shaft

Clutch 
disc

When installing the transaxle assembly, apply the specified 
grease to the spline sections of clutch disk and input shaft, and 
then rub in the grease using a brush.

Grease
Brand name: 0101011 or equivalent

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>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
STOPPER INSTALLATION

AC707819

Transaxle side

Transaxle 
mounting 
insulator

Transaxle mounting 
insulator stopper

AC

Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the 
figure.

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>>C<< SHIFT CABLE /SELECT CABLE 
ASSEMBLY/CABLE BRACKET INSTALLATION

AC402309

Clip

AE

Select cable

After assembling the clip to the cable as shown in the figure, 
connect the cables to the levers.

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AWC-ECU

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1221021300030

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Bottom Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A 

− Glove Box 

P.52A-6

.)

AC710454 AB

2

1

8.5 ± 1.5 N·m
76 ± 13 in-lb

Removal steps 

1.

AWC-ECU

2.

AWC-ECU connector connection

SENSOR, SWITCH AND RELAY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1221012300098

.

STEERING WHEEL SENSOR

Refer to GROUP 35C, Steering wheel sensor 

P.35C-279

.

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G AND YAW RATE SENSOR

Refer to GROUP 35C, G and yaw rate sensor 

P.35C-278

.

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WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Refer to GROUP 35C, Wheel speed sensor 

P.35C-274

.

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AWC SWITCH

Refer to GROUP 37 

− Steering <vehicles without 

steering wheel audio remote control switch>

P.37-22

  

or GROUP 52A 

− Floor Console <vehicles with steer-

ing wheel audio remote control switch>

P.52A-9

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