Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 862

TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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<<B>> TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 
DISCONNECTION
1. Lower the transmission to a position where the transmission 

harness connector can be disconnected, and then 
disconnect the connector. 

2. Position the disconnected transmission harness so that it 

rests on the vehicle body.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
The bolt lengths differ according to where they are to be 
installed, so do not install them in the wrong place.

SYMBOL CONNECTOR NAME

A

TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS AND 
BATTERY WIRING HARNESS COMBINATION

B

OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

C

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL 
SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY

D

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH

E

4LLc DETECTION SWITCH

F

2WD DETECTION SWITCH

G

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

H

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

I

SHIFT ACTUATOR

J

2WD/4WD DETECTION SWITCH

K

4H DETECTION SWITCH

L

CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK DETECTION 
SWITCH

M

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

N

RIGHT BANK OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR)

O

LEFT BANK OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR)

P

INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR

AC000037

P

A

TRANSMISSION
WIRING HARNESS

N

O

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

AB

BOLTS

d 

× l mm

A

12 

× 40

B

12 

× 55

ACX01333AF

STARTER MOTOR

B

d

B

A

A

A

A

l

OIL PAN

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OIL PAN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1231120700129

Required Special Tool:

• MD998727: Oil Pan Remover

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Transmission Fluid Draining (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-

tenance Service - Automatic Transmission Fluid 

P.00-41

.)

• Under Cover Removal and Installation.

AC100073AB

44 ± 10 N·m
33 ± 7 ft-lb

44 ± 10 N·m
33 ± 7 ft-lb

26 ± 4 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
98 ± 8 in-lb

44 ± 8 N·m
33 ± 5 ft-lb

24 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 3 ft-lb

N

3

1

2

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK 
GUIDE

•

SUPPORT THE TRANSMISSION 
WITH A TRANSMISSION JACK

2.

TRANSMISSION MOUNT 
CENTER MEMBER ASSEMBLY

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

OIL PAN

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

OIL PAN

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> OIL PAN REMOVAL
After removing the oil pan mounting bolts, remove the oil pan 
with special tool MD998727 and a brass bar.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the oil pan and transmission case 

mating surfaces.

2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the transmission 

mating surface.

3. Clean the magnet and install it in the hollow of the oil pan 

base.
NOTE: If the oil pan is replaced, reuse the cleaned magnet.

4. Apply sealant around the gasket surface of the oil pan as 

specified in the illustration.

Specified sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE PART num-
ber MD166584 or equivalent

NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead 
approximately 3 mm (0.1 inch) in diameter.

5. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 11 

± 1 N⋅m (98 ± 8 in-lb)

ACX00366

MD998727

MD998727

AB

AA000042AB

MAGNET

TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER, HOSE, PIPE

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TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER, HOSE, PIPE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1231118400091

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operations
• Transmission Fluid Draining and Refilling (Refer to 

P.23Aa-16

.)

• Skid Plate and Under Cover Removal and Installation

• Radiator Grille Removal and Installation (Refer to Group 

51 

− Front Bumper 

P.51-3

.)

AC000031AB

13

42 ± 2 N·m
31 ± 1 ft-lb

14

14

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

16

15

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

17

18

21

20

19

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

4

3

2

12 ± 2 N·m
107 ± 17 in-lb

11

1

5

10

9

6

7

12

8

TRANSMISSION FLUID 
COOLER REMOVAL STEPS

1.

HOSE

2.

BUSHING

3.

DISTANCE PIECE

4.

TRANSMISSION FLUID RETURN 
TUBE

5.

HOSE

•

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO GROUP 54A 

P.54A-

71

.)

6.

BUSHING

7.

DISTANCE PIECE

TRANSMISSION FLUID 
COOLER REMOVAL STEPS