Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 219

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-171

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING 
LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) REMOVAL
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and then 
pull the key interlock cable out from the ignition key 
cylinder.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT INSTALLATION
1. Shift the selector lever to the P position and turn 

the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

2. After installing the rod of the shift lock cable unit to 

the lock cam of the selector lever assembly, 
tighten the bolts of the shift lock cable unit to the 
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 5.0 

±

 1.0 N

⋅

m

3. Check the operation of the selector lever. (Refer 

to 

P.23A-158

.)

>>B<< KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING 
LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position and then 
install the key interlock cable to the ignition key 
cylinder.

AC103391AC

Bolts

Lock cam

Rod

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-172

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1231005700556

CAUTION

*

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

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

Pre-removal Operation

•

Front Under Cover and Side Under Cover Removal (Refer 

to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-19

.)

•

A/T Fluid Draining (Refer to 

P.23A-144

.)

•

Transfer Oil Draining (Refer to 

P.23A-147

.)

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

.)

•

Propeller Shaft Removal (Refer to GROUP 25 

P.25-3

.)

•

Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15 

P.15-4

.)

•

Battery and Battery Tray Removal.

Post-installation Operation

•

Front Under Cover and Side Under Cover Installation 

(Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-19

.)

•

A/T Fluid Supplying (Refer to 

P.23A-144

.)

•

Transfer Oil Supplying (Refer to 

P.23A-147

.)

•

Front Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-13

.)

•

Propeller Shaft Installation (Refer to GROUP 25 

P.25-3

.)

•

Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15 

P.15-4

.)

•

Battery and Battery Tray Installation.

•

Selector Lever Operation Check (Refer to 

P.23A-158

.)

•

Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to 

GROUP 33A, On-vehicle Service 

P.33-6

.)

AC309373 

2

1

3

4

5

6

10

8

9

7

AB

48 ± 6 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

30 ± 3 N·m

Removal steps

>>D<<

1.

Adjusting nut

>>D<<

2.

Transmission control cable

3.

Inhibitor switch connector

4.

A/T control solenoid valve 
assembly connector

5.

Input shaft speed sensor 
connector

6.

Output shaft speed sensor 
connector

7.

A/T fluid cooler hose (radiator 
side)

8.

A/T fluid cooler hose (A/T fluid 
cooler side)

•

Drive shaft and output shaft 
(Refer to GROUP 26, Drive Shaft 
Assembly 

P.26-15

.)

9.

Starter motor installation bolt

<<A>>

10. Transmission upper connecting 

bolts

Removal steps (Continued)

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-173

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> TRANSMISSION UPPER CONNECTING 
BOLTS
Do not fully unscrew the bolts from the transmission 
assembly. Only loosen the bolts.

<<B>> DRIVE PLATE BOLTS REMOVAL
1. Turn the crank shaft so that it is positioned to 

allow the drive plate bolt to be unscrewed.

2. Push in the torque converter into the transmission 

side and make a point to ensure that the torque 
converter does not remain on the engine side.

<<C>> TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

While supporting the engine and transmission 
assembly with a garage jack, remove the 
transmission mount bracket assembly.

AC309374

19

16

16

17

15

83 ± 12 N·m*

58 ± 7 N·m*

14

90 ± 10 N·m

49 ± 3 N·m

12

9.0 ± 1.0 N·m

44 ± 10 N·m

11

18

48 ± 6 N·m

AB

22 ± 4 N·m

13

Removal steps

>>C<<

11. Transmission stay
12. Bell housing cover

<<B>>

13. Torque converter and drive plate 

coupling bolts

•

Transfer assembly (Refer to 

P.23A-176

.)

14. Rear roll stopper bracket 

<<C>>

15. Transmission mounting assembly

>>B<<

16. Transmission mounting stopper
17. Transmission mounting

<<D>>

•

Engine assembly supporting

•

Support the transmission

•

Support the transmission with a 
transmission jack

18. Transmission lower part coupling 

bolts

>>A<<

19. Transmission assembly

AC210384

Garage jack

Engine and transmission assembly

AB

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-174

<<D>> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING

1. <Engine hanger (special tool MB991895) is used>

(1) Set special tool MB991895 to the strut 

mounting nuts and the radiator support upper 
insulator mounting bolts, which are located in 
the engine compartment, as shown.

(2) Set special tools MB991454 to hold the 

engine/transmission assembly.

2. <Engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used>

(1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool 

MB991928). Set following parts to the base 
hanger.

•

Slide bracket (HI)

•

Foot (standard) (MB991932)

•

Joint (90) (MB991930)

•

Joint (50) (MB991929)

(2) Set the engine hanger (special tool 

MB991928) to the strut mounting nuts and the 
radiator support upper insulator mounting 
bolts, which are located in the engine 
compartment, as shown.

NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by 
sliding the slide bracket (HI).

(3) Set special tools MB991454 to hold the 

engine/transmission assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
INSTALLATION

Engage the torque converter into the transmission 
side securely, and then assemble the transmission 
assembly on the engine.

AC210400AB

AC210388 AB

MB991527

MB991454

MB991895

AC212277

Front side

Slide 
bracket 
(HI)

Joint (50)
(MB991929)

Joint (90)
(MB991930)

Foot (Standard)
(MB991932)

Foot (Standard)
(MB991932)

AB

AC210400AB

AC210392

MB991928

Slide bracket (HI)

MB991929

MB991932

MB991932

MB991930

MB991934

MB991527

MB991454

AB

AC209056

Approximately
12.2 mm

AE

Torque converter