Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 710

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

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>>B<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT (BRAKE PEDAL SIDE) 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When threading the shift lock cable unit behind the heater 
unit, wind a plastic tape around it up to the arrow as shown 
so that the shift lock cable unit will not be bent.
1. Bind up the cap of new shift lock cable unit with the string 

threaded behind the heater unit when removing and wind a 
plastic tape around it.

2. Pull the string slowly and thread the shift lock cable unit 

behind the heater unit.

3. Install the shift lock cable unit clip. 
4. Remove the string and the plastic tape from the shift lock 

cable unit, and then install the shift lock cable unit to the 
brake pedal bracket.

INSPECTION

M1231030000102

Check the cable assembly for function and for damage.

AC308449AB

NEW SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT

STRING

PLASTIC TAPE

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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<F4A4B>

CAUTION

*

: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the 

vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-installation Operation
• Front Under Cover, Side Under Cover Removal

• Engine Coolant Draining (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehicle 

Service 

P.14-7

.)

• Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-

tenance Service 

− Automatic Transaxle 

P.00-50

.)

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air 

Cleaner 

P.15-4

.)

• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 13A 

P.13A-1121

.)

• Battery and Battery Tray Removal

• Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-21

.)

Post-installation Operation
• Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-21

.)

• Battery and Battery Tray Installation

• Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 13A 

P.13A-1121

.)

• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Air Cleaner 

P.15-4

.)

• Transmission Fluid Supplying (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-

tenance Service 

− Automatic Transaxle 

P.00-50

.)

• Engine Coolant Supplying (Refer to GROUP 14, On-vehi-

cle Service 

P.14-7

.)

• Front Under Cover, Side Under Cover Installation

• Selector Lever Operation Check (Refer to 

P.23A-381

.)

• Speedometer Operation Check (Refer to GROUP 54A, 

Combination Meter 

− On-vehicle Service − Speedometer 

Check 

P.54A-106

.)

• Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

GROUP 33, On-vehicle Service 

− Front Wheel Alignment 

Check and Adjustment 

P.33-6

.)

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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AC306157

7

N

8

226 ± 29 N·m
167 ± 21 ft-lb

65 ± 6 N·m
48 ± 4 ft-lb

12

N

10

9

N

14

16

21

2

1

30 ± 3 N·m
22 ± 2 ft-lb

3

4

5

6

N

17

N

19

AC

23

48 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 4 ft-lb

23 ± 3 N·m
17 ± 2 ft-lb

29 ± 4 N·m
21 ± 3 ft-lb

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb

22

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

13

15

18

20

11

REMOVAL STEPS

>>E<<

1.

ADJUSTING NUT

>>E<<

2.

TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE 
CONNECTION

3.

INHIBITOR SWITCH SENSOR 
CONNECTOR

4.

A/T CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 
ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR

5.

INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR 
CONNECTOR

6.

OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED 
SENSOR CONNECTOR

7.

SPLIT PIN

<<A>>

>>D<<

8.

DRIVE SHAFT NUT

9.

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 

10. WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 

BRACKET

11. BRAKE HOSE CLAMP
12. STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION 

<STRUT SIDE>

13. SELF-LOCKING NUT 

(CONNECTION FOR TIE ROD 
END)

<<B>>

14. TIE ROD END CONNECTION
15. SELF-LOCKING NUT 

(CONNECTION FOR LOWER 
ARM BALL JOINT)

<<B>>

16. LOWER ARM BALL JOINT 

CONNECTION

<<C>>

>>C<<

17. DRIVE SHAFT <LH>
18. CIRCLIP

<<C>>

>>C<<

19. DRIVE SHAFT <RH>
20. CIRCLIP
21. ATF WARMER (TRANSMISSION 

FLUID COOLER) ASSEMBLY

22. STARTER MOTOR INSTALLATION 

BOLTS

23. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER 

PART COUPLING BOLTS

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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Required Special Tools:

• MB990767: End Yoke Holder

• MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

• MB990242: Puller Shaft Puller

• MB990244: Puller Bar

• MB991354: Puller Body

• MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer 

• MB991000: Spacer 

• MB991527: Hanger

• MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer (chain)

• MB991895: Engine Hanger

• MB991928: Engine Hanger

• MB991932: Foot (standard)

• MB991933: Foot (short)

• MB991930: Joint (90)

AC306158

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

83 ± 12 N·m
61 ± 9 ft-lb

58 ± 7 N·m*
43 ± 5 ft-lb*

26

90 ± 10 N·m
67 ± 7 ft-lb

58 ± 7 N·m*
43 ± 5 ft-lb*

9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
80 ± 9 in-lb

49 ± 3 N·m
36 ± 2 ft-lb

25

24

31

48 ± 6 N·m
36 ± 4 ft-lb

58 ± 7 N·m*
43 ± 5 ft-lb*

83 ± 12 N·m*
61 ± 9 ft-lb*

29

29

30

28

27

32

AC

26 ± 5 N·m
19 ± 4 ft-lb

REMOVAL STEPS

24. BELL HOUSING COVER

<<D>>

25. TORQUE CONVERTER AND 

DRIVE PLATE COUPLING BOLTS

26. CENTER MEMBER ASSEMBLY
•

FRONT No.1 EXHAUST PIPE AND 
FRONT No.2 EXHAUST PIPE 
CONNECTION (REFER TO 
GROUP 15, EXHAUST PIPE AND 
MAIN MUFFLER 

P.15-21

.)

27. REAR ROLL STOPPER BRACKET
•

AIR CLEANER BRACKET

28. TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET 

ASSEMBLY

>>B<<

29. TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER
30. TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET

<<E>>

•

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT

•

LIFTING UP OF THE VEHICLE

•

SUPPORT THE TRANSAXLE 
WITH A TRANSAXLE JACK

31. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY LOWER 

PART COUPLING BOLTS

>>A<<

32. TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)