Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 12

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If the tension or deflection is outside the standard value, adjust
by the following procedure.
<2.4L ENGINE>
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut A behind the tension

pulley.

2. Adjust the belt deflection amount using the adjusting bolt B.

3. Tighten the fixing nut A.

Tightening torque: 25 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (18 ft-lb)

CAUTION

Check after turning the crankshaft once or more
clockwise.
4. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust

if necessary.

<3.0L ENGINE>
1. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut and bolt.

2. Adjust the belt deflection amount using the adjusting bolt.

3. Tighten the fixing nut and bolt.

Tightening torque: 44 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (32 ft-lb)

CAUTION

Check after turning the crankshaft once or more
clockwise.
4. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust

if necessary.

10. ENGINE OIL (CHANGE)

M1001002600111

Use the specified oil. (Refer to

P.00-32

1. After warming up the engine, remove the oil filler cap.

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

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

AC000089

<2.4L ENGINE>

(VEHICLES WITHOUT A/C)

A/C
COMPRESSOR
PULLEY

(VEHICLES WITH A/C)

OIL PUMP
PULLEY

CRANK-
SHAFT
PULLEY

TENSIONER PULLEY

TENSIONER
PULLEY

25 N·m
18 ft-lb

AC000090

<3.0L ENGINE>

TENSION
PULLEY

44 N·m
32 ft-lb

POWER STEERING

OIL PUMP PULLEY

FIXING
BOLT

ADJUSTING
BOLT

FIXING
NUT

CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY

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3. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one, and then

tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.

NOTE: Install the drain plug gasket so it faces in the
direction shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 39 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅

m (29 ft-lb)

4. Pour new engine oil in through the oil filler.

Engine oil capacity: 4.0 dm

(4.5 quarts) [excluding oil

filter 0.3 dm

(0.32 quart)]

5. Start the engine and run it at idle for a few minutes.

6. Stop the engine and check to ensure that the engine oil level

is within the level range indicated on the dip stick.

11. ENGINE OIL FILTER (CHANGE)

M1001002700118

The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Genuine oil filters require that the filter is capable of
withstanding a pressure of 1,765 kPa (256 psi) are high quality
filters and are recommended as follows:

Mitsubishi Oil Filter Part Number:

<2.4L Engine> MD136466, MD322508, MD325714,

MD332687, MD360935, MD365876 or equivalent

<3.0L Engine> MD352626 or equivalent

ENGINE OIL FILTER SELECTION
This vehicle is equipped with a full-flow, throw-away oil filter.
The same type of filter is recommended as a replacement filter
for this vehicle. It is possible, particularly in cold weather, that
this vehicle may develop high oil pressure for a short duration.
Make sure that any replacement filter used on this vehicle is a
high-quality filter. The filter can withstand a pressure of 1,765
kPa (256 psi) [manufacturer's specifications] to avoid the filter
and engine damage. The following is a high-quality filter and is

AC000092

<2.4L ENGINE>

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

OIL
PAN
SIDE

DRAIN
PLUG

39 N·m
29 ft-lb

DRAIN
PLUG

OIL
PAN
SIDE

DRAIN PLUG GASKET

<3.0L ENGINE>

ACX00892AB

GOOD

MAXIMUM

MINIMUM

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strongly recommended for use on this vehicle: Mitsubishi
Engine Oil Filter Part number MD136466, MD322508,
MD325714, MD332687, MD360935, or MD365876 <for 2.4L
engine> Mitsubishi Engine Oil Filter Part number MD352626
<for 3.0L engine>.
Any replacement oil filter should be installed in accordance with
the oil filter manufacturer's installation instructions.

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Drain the engine oil by removing the oil drain plug.
2. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the engine oil filter.

3. Clean the contacting surface of the filter bracket.

4. Lubricate the O-ring of the new oil filter with a small amount

of new engine oil.

5. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of

the flange and then tighten it with the oil filter wrench: etc.

6. Add new engine oil through the oil filter.

7. Start and run engine and check for engine oil leaks.

8. After stopping engine, check the oil level and replenish as

necessary.

AC000093 AC

MB991396,
MB991610 OR
GENERAL
SERVICE
TOOL

ACX00893 AB

O-RING

NUMBER

ENGINE

SPECIAL TOOL

TIGHTENING TORQUE

MD360935

2.4L

MB991396 or equivalent

Approximately one turn [14 N

⋅

m (124 in-lb)]

MD325714,
MD332687,
MD365876

MB991396 or equivalent

Approximately 3/4 turn [16 N

⋅

m (11.6 ft-lb)]

MD136466,
MD322508

General service tool

Approximately 3/4 turn [17 N

⋅

m (12.5 ft-lb)]

MD352626

3.0L

MB991610 or equivalent

Approximately 3/4 turn [14 N

⋅

m (124 in-lb)]

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12. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (CHECK
FLUID LEVEL AND CHANGE)

M1001002900112

Required special tool:
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

Check Fluid Level

1. Drive the vehicle until the fluid temperature rises to the

normal temperature [70

−

C (158

−

176

F)].

NOTE: The A/T fluid temperature is measured with scan tool
MB991502.

NOTE: If it takes some amount of time until the A/T fluid
reaches its normal operating temperature [70

−

C (158 -

194

F)], check the A/T fluid level by referring to the left

diagram.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

3. Move the selector lever through all positions to fill the torque

converter and the hydraulic circuits with fluid, and then move
the selector lever to the "N" position.

4. After wiping off any dirt around the dipstick, remove the

dipstick and check the condition of the fluid.

NOTE: If the fluid smells as if it is burnt, it means that the
fluid has been contaminated by fine particles from the
bushings and friction materials, a transaxle overhaul and the
cooler line flushing may be necessary.

5. Check that the fluid level is at the "HOT" mark on the

dipstick. If the fluid level is lower than this, pour in more
DIAMOND ATF SP-II M or SP-III or equivalent until the level
reaches the "HOT" mark.

NOTE: If the fluid level is too low, the oil pump will draw in
air along with the fluid, which will cause bubbles to form.
This will in turn cause the hydraulic pressure to drop, which
will result in late shifting and slipping of the clutches and
brakes.
If the fluid level is too high, the gear makes bubbles in ATF.
Same phenomena will occur when the ATF volume is little.
In either case, air bubbles can interfere with normal valve,
clutch, and brake operation. Foaming can cause fluid to
escape from the transmission vent, in which case it may be
mistaken for a leak.

6. Securely insert the dipstick.

NOTE: The fluid and oil filter should always be replaced
when:

•

When trouble shooting the transaxle

•

When overhauling the transaxle

•

When the oil is noticeably dirty or burnt (vehicle was
driven under severe conditions)

Further more, the oil filters are special filters which are only
to be used for the automatic transaxle.

AC002477

DIPSTICK

(176)

(140)

(104)

FLUID TEMPERATURE [˚C (˚F)]

– 30 (– 1.2)

– 20 (– 0.8)

– 10 (– 0.4)

0 (0)

10 (0.4)

FLUID LEVEL [mm (in)]

AC000098

<2.4L ENGINE>

<3.0L ENGINE>

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