Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 341

position. Loosen adjusting nut on control cable. See  Fig. 3. Gently

pull control cable from dust cover. Make sure shift lever is still in

Neutral. Tighten adjusting nut. Check transmission operation through

all ranges. Readjust control cable if necessary.

Fig. 3:  Adjusting Shift Linkage (Montero)

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         SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE

         Eclipse & Galant

         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 within specification. See

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION table. See Fig. 4. Ensure

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

SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION

Application                                         Clearance In. (mm)

Eclipse & Galant  ...............................  .62-.64 (15.7-16.3)

Fig. 4:  Adjusting Shift Lever Sleeve (Eclipse & Galant)

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         NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH

         All Models

         Neutral safety switch is adjusted along with shift linkage.

See SHIFT LINKAGE.

         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application                                             Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Drain Plug

  Transaxle/Transmission

    Except Montero  ...................................  22-25 (30-35)

    Montero  ..........................................  13-17 (18-24)

  Transfer Case  ............................................  24 (32)

Rear Cover  .................................................  17 (23)

                                                        INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Kickdown Servo Lock Nut  ...................................  121 (29)

Oil Filter/Screen Bolt

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

  Montero  .................................................  61 (6.9)

Oil Pan Bolt

  Except Montero  .................................  84-108 (9.5-12.2)

  Montero  .................................................  69 (7.8)

Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Except Montero)  .........  97 (11)

Park/Neutral Switch Mounting Bolt (Montero)  ...............  115 (13)

Transmission Control Cable Adjusting Nut ...................  115 (13)

Valve Body Cover  ...........................................  97 (11)

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - M/T 

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

         1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING

         Mitsubishi Manual Transmission

         Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, 3000GT

         IDENTIFICATION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

Model                                   Transmission/Transaxle (Model)

Eclipse

  AWD  ....................................  5-Speed Transaxle (W5M33)

  FWD

    2.0L Non-Turbo  .......................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5MC1)

    2.0L Turbo  ...........................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)

    2.4L  .................................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)

Galant  ...................................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M31)

Mirage

  1.5L  ...................................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M41)

  1.8L  ...................................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M42)

Montero

  2WD  .................................  5-Speed Transmission (R5M21)

  4WD  .................................  5-Speed Transmission (V5MT1)

3000GT

  SOHC & DOHC Non-Turbo  ..................  5-Speed Transaxle (F5M33)

  DOHC Turbo  .............................  6-Speed Transaxle (W6MG1)

         LUBRICATION

         SERVICE INTERVALS

         Check transaxle/transmission and transfer case fluid level

every 30,000 miles. Change fluid at 30,000 miles if operated under

severe conditions.

         CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

         Transaxle/Transmission

         Check fluid level at fill hole on side of transaxle or

transmission. Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.

         Transfer Case

         Transfer case contains separate drain and fill plugs.

Lubricant must be at bottom of fill hole.

         RECOMMENDED FLUID

         Transaxle/Transmission

         Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.

         Transfer Case

         Use API classification GL-4 or higher SAE 75W-85W gear oil.

         FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES