Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 510

H

ZC602774AA01

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)

12.

Drive  the  vehicle  until  the  transmission  fluid  temperature
rises to the normal operating temperature [70 - 80°C (158 -
176°F)], and then check the transmission fluid level again.
The transmission fluid level must be at the "H" mark.

NOTE: 

The transmission fluid temperature is measured

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

NOTE: 

The "C" level is for reference only; the "H" level

should be regarded as the standard level.

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.

13.

When the transmission fluid is less than the specified level,
add transmission fluid.
When  the  transmission  fluid  is  greater  than  the  specified
level, drain the excess fluid through the drain plug to adjust
the transmission fluid to the specified level.

14.

Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube.

FLUSHING COOLERS AND TUBES

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Required Special Tool:

MB995062: Flushing Tool

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Wear protective eyewear that meets the requirements of
ANSI  Z87.1  -  1968  and  OSHA.  Wear  standard  industrial
rubber gloves.

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Keep lighted cigarettes, sparks, flames, and other ignition
sources  away  from  the  area  to  prevent  the  ignition  of
combustible  liquids  and  gases.  Keep  a  class  B  fire
extinguisher  in  the  area  where  the  flushing  tool  will  be
used. Keep the area well ventilated. Do not let flushing
solvent come in contact with eyes or skin. If it does, flush
with water for 15 to 20 seconds. Remove contaminated
clothing  and  wash  affected  skin  with  soap  and  water.
Seek medical attention.

When  a  transaxle  failure  has  contaminated  the  transmission
fluid, the oil cooler(s) must be flushed. The cooler by-pass valve
in  the  transaxle  must  also  be  replaced.  The  torque  converter
must also be replaced with an exchange unit. This will ensure
that metal particles or sludged transmission fluid are not later
transferred back into the reconditioned (or replaced) transaxle.
There are two different procedures for flushing coolers and lines.
The recommended procedure is to use special tool MB995062
Flushing Tool. The other procedure is to use a hand suction gun
and mineral spirits.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MECHANICAL

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

1.

Remove the cover plate filler plug on special tool MB995062.
Fill  the  reservoir  1/2  to  3/4  full  with  fresh  flushing  solution.
Flushing  solvents  are  petroleum  based  solutions  generally
used  to  clean  transaxle  components.  Do  not  use  solvents
containing  acids,  water,  gasoline,  or  any  other  corrosive
liquids.

2.

Reinstall the filler plug on special tool MB995062.

3.

Verify that the pump power switch is turned "OFF." Connect
the red alligator clip to the positive battery terminal. Connect
the black alligator clip to a good ground.

4.

Disconnect the cooler lines at the transaxle.

NOTE: 

When flushing the transaxle cooler and lines,

always reverse flush.

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From transmission
fluid cooler

To transmission
fluid cooler

5.

Connect the pressure line to the OUTLET line (from cooler).

6.

Connect the return line to the INLET line (to cooler).

7.

Turn the pump "ON" for two to three minutes to flush the cooler
(s) and lines. Monitor the pressure readings. Clear the return
lines. Pressure readings should stabilize below 138 kPa (20
psi) for vehicles equipped with a single cooler and 208 kPa
(30  psi)  for  vehicles  equipped  with  dual  coolers.  If  flow  is
intermittent or exceeds these pressures, replace the cooler(s).

8.

Turn the pump "OFF."

9.

Disconnect  the  suction  line  from  the  reservoir  at  the  cover
plate. Disconnect the return line at the cover plate and place
it in a drain pan.

10.

Turn the pump "ON" for 30 seconds to purge flushing solution
from the cooler(s) and lines. Turn the pump "OFF."

11.

Place  the  suction  line  into  a  one  quart  container  of  DIA
QUEEN ATF- J1 transmission fluid.

12.

Turn the pump "ON" until all transmission fluid is removed
from  the  one  quart  container  and  lines.  This  purges  any
residual  cleaning  solvent  from  the  transaxle  cooler(s)  and
lines. Turn the pump "OFF."

13.

Disconnect the alligator clips from the battery. Reconnect the
flusher  lines  to  the  cover  plate,  and  remove  the  flushing
adapters from the cooler lines. Reconnect the cooler lines.

OIL COOLER FLOW CHECK

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After the new or repaired transaxle has been installed, fill to the
proper  level  with  DIA  QUEEN  ATF  J-1.  The  flow  should  be
checked using the following procedure:

With  the  fluid  set  at  the  proper  level,  transmission  fluid
collection should not exceed one quart or internal damage
to the transaxle may occur.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MECHANICAL

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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From transmission
fluid cooler

To transmission
fluid cooler

1.

Disconnect the OUTLET line (from cooler) at the transaxle and
place a collecting container under the disconnected line.

2.

Run  the  engine  at  curb  idle  speed  with  the  shift  selector  in
neutral.

3.

If transmission fluid flow is intermittent or it takes more than
20 seconds to collect one quart of transmission fluid, replace
the cooler.

4.

If  flow  is  within  acceptable  limits,  reconnect  the  cooler  line.
Then fill the transaxle to the proper level, using DIA QUEEN
ATF- J1

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK

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ZC601773

Adjusting nut

Transaxle control cable

0002

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2

2

1

1

7

7

3

3

8

8

5

5

4

4

9

9

6

6

10

10

P

D

N

R

Transmissi
on range

Terminal connection of
tester

Specified
condition

P

3 - 2, 7 - 10

Less than 2 ohms.

R

3 - 9

N

3 - 8, 7 - 10

D

3 - 5

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH AND CONTROL

CABLE ADJUSTMENT

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1.

Set the selector lever to the "N" position.

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Adjusting nut

Transaxle control cable

0002

2.

Loosen the control cable to the manual control lever adjusting
nut to free the cable and lever.

3.

Set the manual control lever to the neutral position.

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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Transmission
range switch
body

Section A - A

Manual
control lever

A

A

Transmission
range switch
mounting bolt

5.9 ± 1.0 N·m
52 ± 9 in-lb

Manual
control lever

End hole

Flange hole

4.

Loosen  the  transmission  range  switch  body  mounting  bolts
and turn the park/neutral position switch body so the hole in
the end of the manual control lever and the hole (section A -
A in the figure on the left) in the flange of the transmission
range switch body flange are aligned.

NOTE: 

The transmission range switch body can be aligned

by inserting a 5-mm diameter steel bar into the end hole
of the manual control lever and the flange hole of the
transmission range switch body.

5.

Tighten the transmission range switch body mounting bolts to
the  specified  torque.  Be  careful  at  this  time  that  the  switch
body does not move.

Tightening torque: 5.9 ± 1.0 N·m (52 ± 9 in-lb)

ZC601773

Adjusting nut

Transaxle control cable

0002

6.

Tighten the transaxle control cable using the adjusting nut with
the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 3.5 N·m (84 ± 31 in-lb)

7.

Check that the selector lever is in the N position.

8.

Check that each position of the manual control lever matches
each position of the selector lever using scan tool MB991958
(M.U.T.-III sub assembly).

TRANSFER OIL CHECK

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ZC501641

Filler plug hole

Filler plug

Transfer oil

0000

1.

Remove the oil filler plug.

2.

Check that the oil level is just below the lower edge of the oil
filler plug hole.

3.

Check that the oil is not excessively foul and has moderate
viscosity.

4.

Install the oil filler plug and tighten to the specified torque.

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

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MECHANICAL

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE