Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1663

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CAUTION

When installing the retaining plate, align the tangs at posi-
tions A, B, C in the diagram.
3. Install the retaining plate on the transaxle case.

CAUTION

• Set the spring compressor right on top of the spring of 

spring retainer assembly.

• Do not re-use the snap ring.
• When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint 

falls in the area A in the diagram.

4. Using the special tool MB992139, compress the return 

spring, and install the snap ring on the transaxle case by 
means of a flat blade screwdriver etc.

AK502255

AK502770AD

A

C

B

AK502251

MB992139

AE

AK502771

A

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5. Install the reverse brake retaining plate, drive plate, driven 

plate, and dish plate on the transaxle case.

CAUTION

• When conducting measurements, measure two or more 

places, and find the average value.

• Do not re-use the snap ring.
• When installing the snap ring, make sure that the joint 

falls in the area A in the diagram.

6. Using a flat blade screwdriver etc., install the snap-ring on 

the transaxle case, and measure clearance between the 
snap ring and retaining plate. Select the snap ring so as to 
obtain standard value of the clearance. For selection of the 
snap ring, refer to "SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS."

Standard value: 1.2 

− 1.5 mm (0.05 − 0.06 in)

(For reverse clutch clearance)

AK502256AD

Dish plate

Retaining plate 

Driven plate

Drive plate

Reverse brake 
piston

Snap ring

AK502257

AK502771

A

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CAUTION

• Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
• Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direc-

tion.

7. Install the needle bearing on the reverse brake piston. Refer 

to A in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS" for 
right direction.

8. Install the planet carrier on the reverse brake.

CAUTION

• Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
• Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direc-

tion.

9. Install the needle bearing on the primary pulley side of the 

sun gear. Refer to B in the "IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDLE 
BEARINGS" for right direction.

10.Install the sun gear on the planet carrier.

AK502258

AK502248

AK502247

AK502246

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CAUTION

• Apply vaseline when installing the needle bearing.
• Be careful to attach the needle bearing in right direc-

tion.

11.Install the needle bearing on the forward clutch drum side of 

the sun gear. Refer to C in the "IDENTIFICATION OF 
NEEDLE BEARINGS" for right direction.

12.Install the forward clutch assembly on the transaxle case.

CAUTION

When conducting measurements, measure two or more 
places, and find the average value.
13.Measure the total end play as follows:

(1) Measure the distance M1 from the oil pump cover 

mounting surface of the transaxle case to the needle 
bearing mounting surface of the forward clutch drum.

AK502245

AK502244

AK502259AD

A

Oil pump cover

Needle bearing

Forward clutch drum

AK502260

M1

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