Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 509

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D

Transmission range switch

A/T control solenoid valve
assembly connector

Valve body assembly

Centermember

 

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E

Input shaft
speed sensor

Battery tray

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F

Transaxle 
control module

Brake pedal

 

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Data link connector

Brake pedal

G

 

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H

STOPLIGHT SWITCH

BRAKE PEDAL

I

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Shift switch assembly

Shift lock solenoid

ESSENTIAL SERVICE

TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK

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H

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Dipstick

80

(176)

60

(140)

40

(104)

Fluid temperature [°C (°F)]

– 10 (– 0.4)

0 (0)

10 (0.4)

Fluid level [mm (in)]

20 (0.8)

– 20 (– 0.8)

1.

Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid temperature rises
to the normal operating temperature [70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)].

NOTE: 

The transmission fluid temperature is measured

with scan tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III sub assembly).

NOTE: 

If it takes some amount of time until the

transmission fluid reaches its normal operating
temperature [70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)], check the
transmission fluid level by referring to the left
diagram.

2.

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

3.

Move the selector lever through all positions to fill the torque
converter and the hydraulic circuits with fluid, and then move
the selector lever to the "N" position.

4.

After  wiping  off  any  dirt  around  the  dipstick,  remove  the
dipstick and check the condition of the transmission fluid.

NOTE: 

If the transmission fluid smells as if it is burnt,

it means that the transmission fluid has been
contaminated by fine particles from the bushings and
friction materials. Transaxle overhaul and cooler line
flushing may be necessary.

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5.

Check  transmission  fluid  level  is  at  the  "H"  mark  on  the
dipstick. If the transmission fluid level is less than this, add DIA
QUEEN ATF J-1 until the level reaches the "H" mark.

NOTE: 

If the transmission fluid level is too low, the oil

pump will draw in air along with the transmission fluid,
which will cause to form bubbles. If the transmission
fluid level is too high, rotating components inside the
transaxle will churn the fluid and air into a foamy
liquid. Both conditions (level too low or too high) will
cause the hydraulic pressure to drop, which will result
in late shifting and slipping of the clutches and brakes.

NOTE: 

In either case, air bubbles can interfere with

normal valve, clutch, and brake operation. Also, foaming
can cause transmission fluid to escape from the transaxle
vent where it may be mistaken for a leak.

6.

Securely insert the dipstick.

NOTE: 

The transmission fluid should always be replaced

under the following conditions:

｠

When troubleshooting the transaxle.

｠

When overhauling the transaxle.

｠

When  the  transmission  fluid  is  noticeably  dirty  or  burnt
(driving under severe conditions).

TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE

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If  you  have  a  transmission  fluid  changer,  use  this  changer  to
replace the transmission fluid. If you do not have a transmission
fluid  changer,  replace  the  transmission  fluid  by  the  following
procedure.

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Transmission fluid cooler

1.

Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects
the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a
container under the hose to collect the discharge.

The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is
started. If all the transmission fluid has drained out before
then, the engine should be stopped at that point.

2.

Start the engine and let the transmission fluid drain out.
(Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling)

Approximately  3.5  dm3(3.7  quarts)  of  transmission
fluid should be removed.

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3.

Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case
to drain the transmission fluid.

Approximately  2.0  dm3(2.1  quarts)  of  transmission
fluid should be removed.

4.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N·m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

Stop pouring if the full volume of transmission fluid can not
be added.

5.

Add new transmission fluid (DIA QUEEN ATF J-1) through the
oil filter tube.

Approximately  5.5  dm3(5.8  quarts)  of  transmission
fluid should be added.

6.

Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the
contaminated transmission fluid)

7.

Add new transmission fluid (DIA QUEEN ATF J-1) through the
oil filter tube.

Approximately  3.5  dm3(3.7  quarts)  of  transmission
fluid should be added.

NOTE: 

Check for contamination or a burnt odor. If the

transmission fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat
Steps 6 and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.

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8.

Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above,
and firmly insert the dipstick.

9.

Start the engine and run it at idle for one to two minutes.

10.

Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move
it to the "N" position.

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<Top side view>

<Back side view>

11.

Check that the transmission fluid level is at the "C" mark on
the dipstick. If the level is less than this, add transmission
fluid.

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