Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 171

STARTING SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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STEP 3.

• Check the cable between starter B (battery) terminal and 

battery positive terminal for connection and continuity.

Q: Is the starter cable in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair or replace the cable.

STEP 4.

• Check the connection and the continuity of the cable 

between the starter motor body and the negative battery 
terminal.

Q: Is the ground line in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair or replace the cable.

STEP 5.
Q: Is the starter motor in good condition? (Refer to Starting 

System 

− Starter Motor Assembly − Inspection 

P.16-20

.)

YES : Excessive rotational resistance of the engine.
NO :  Replace the starter motor.

STARTING SYSTEM

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ENGINE ELECTRICAL

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STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>

M1162001000662

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> ATF WARMER (TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER) 
AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
With the hose installed, remove the ATF warmer (transmission 
fluid cooler) &bracket assembly from the transmission case 
front roll stopper bracket.

.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Air Cleaner Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 
Air Cleaner 

P.15-4

).

AC306713AB

1

5

4

3

2

23 ± 3 N·m
17 ± 2 ft-lb

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

49 ± 9 N·m
36 ± 7 ft-lb

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

1.

ATF WARMER (TRANSMISSION 
FLUID COOLER) AND BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY

2.

STARTER COVER

3.

STARTER CONNECTOR AND 
TERMINAL

<<B>>

4.

STARTER ASSEMBLY

5.

STARTER COVER BRACKET

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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<<B>> STARTER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the starter assembly  from the side of ATF warmer 
(transmission fluid cooler).

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.8L ENGINE>

M1162001000651

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> STARTER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the starter assembly from under the vehicle.

AC306136

AB

ATF WARMER 
(TRANSMISSION 
FLUID COOLER)

STARTER ASSEMBLY

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Under Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, 
Under Cover 

P.51-11

). 

AC205798

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

4.9 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

30 ± 3 N·m
23 ± 2 ft-lb

1

2

3

AB

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

STARTER CONNECTOR AND 
TERMINAL

2.

STARTER COVER

<<A>>

3.

STARTER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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INSPECTION

M1162001100197

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PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the 

magnetic switch.

2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the S-terminal and 

M-terminal.

CAUTION

This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 sec-
onds) to prevent the coil from burning.
3. Set the switch to "ON", and the pinion will move out.

4. Check the pinion-to-stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a 

feeler gauge.

Standard value: 0.5 

− 2.0 mm (0.02 − 0.07 inch)

5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or 

removing gasket(s) between the magnetic switch and front 
bracket.

.

AKX01238

<2.4L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER 
MOTOR

WIRE

AC

AKX01239

<3.8L ENGINE>

B

M

S

BATTERY

SWITCH

STARTER 
MOTOR

WIRE

AE

AKX00198

STOPPER

PINION GAP

PINION

AB

AKX00199