Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual - part 296

         MONTERO

         Loosen swivel nut on transmission control rod. See  Fig. 6.

Ensure shift and transmission levers are both in Neutral. Tighten

swivel nut.

Fig. 6:  Adjusting Shift Linkage (Montero)

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         EXCEPT MONTERO

         Adjust shift cable at transaxle/transmission end of cable.

Place shift lever Neutral. Ensure shift lever and neutral safety

switch are in Neutral position. If cable was replaced, ensure toothed

washer is installed (if equipped). See Fig. 7. Turn adjuster at cable

end so it fits into manual lever on transaxle/transmission, and no

slack exists in cable. See Fig. 7.

Fig. 7:  Adjusting Shift Cable (Except Montero)

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         SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE

NOTE:    Pickup does not have shift lever sleeve.

         EXCEPT PICKUP

         To adjust shift lever sleeve, remove shift handle on top of

shift lever. With lever in Neutral, turn sleeve so distance between

sleeve and lever end is .60-.63" (15.2-16.0 mm). See  Fig. 8. Ensure

beveled side of sleeve faces toward push button (if equipped).

Fig. 8:  Adjusting Shift Lever Sleeve (Except Pickup)

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         NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH

         EXCEPT MONTERO & PICKUP

         1) Place shift and manual control levers in Neutral. For

adjustment, turn switch body in order to align small end of manual

control lever with corresponding flange on switch body. Tighten switch

mounting bolts to 84-108 INCH lbs. (10-12 N.m).

CAUTION:  DO NOT drop switch body.

         2) Loosen nut at end of transaxle control cable, and lightly

pull in direction of switch. Tighten nut to 84-120 INCH lbs. (10-14 N.

m). See Fig. 9.

         3) Ensure selector lever is in Neutral. Ensure lever

functions correctly at transaxle, in range corresponding to that

indicated by selector lever.

Fig. 9:  Adjusting Inhibitor (Neutral Safety) Switch (Except

Montero, Pickup)

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         MONTERO

         1) Neutral safety switch is located under shift lever

console. Set shift lever so pin at end of rod is positioned correctly.

See Fig. 10.

         2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between Black/Yellow

wires when neutral safety switch is moved back and forth. Mark

bracket.

         3) Tighten neutral safety switch mounting screws so clearance

between switch and selector lever is .1" (2.5 mm).

Fig. 10:  Adjusting Neutral Safety Switch (Montero)

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         PICKUP

         Neutral safety switch is part of transmission-mounted neutral

safety/back-up light switch assembly, and is non-adjustable.

         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application                                   Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Drain Plug

  Transaxle/Transmission

   Montero  .................................  13-17 (18-23)

   All Other Models  ........................  22-25 (30-35)

  Transfer Case  ............................  22-25 (30-35)

                                              INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Oil Filter/Screen Bolt

  Except Montero & Pickup  ................  48-60 (5.4-6.8)

  Montero  ................................  43-52 (4.9-5.9)

  Pickup  ........................................  35 (4.0)

Oil Pan Bolt

  Eclipse & Montero  ......................  36-42 (4.0-4.8)

  Pickup  ........................................  156 (18)

  All Other Models  .....................  84-108 (9.5-12.2)